NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 24, 2024 (11:10 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Two Persons Arrested for Possession of Firearm
SUSPECTS: Eli Flores, 46 year-old Oxnard resident
Jessie Cruz, 25 year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Oxnard Boulevard & Gonzalez Road
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7771 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org
On the above date and time, Oxnard police officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The passenger, Cruz, was on probation with search terms. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 9mm handgun was located. Both Cruz and the driver, Flores, were arrested for multiple firearms violations.
Anyone with information regarding this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.