OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested for Firearm Possession |
DATE/TIME: | May 20, 2019 / 5:00 p.m. |
LOCATION: | 500 block, West Channel Islands Blvd, Oxnard |
VICTIM(S): | State of California |
SUSPECT(S): | Jesus Villafana, 21 years, from Oxnard Anthony Garcia, 18 years, from Oxnard |
PREPARED BY: | Martin Cook, Senior Officer martin.cook@oxnardpd.org 805.385.7600 |
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Christopher Williams, Commander christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805.207.7234 |
DETAILS:
On May 20, at 5:00 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop in the 500 block of W. Channel Islands Blvd for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Anthony Garcia, and the right front passenger was identified as Jesus Villafana. Villafana is a documented criminal street gang member, on probation and is prohibited from possessing a firearm.
During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 9 millimeter semi-auto handgun, 9 millimeter ammunition and a large quantity of generic Xanax were located. Garcia was charged with several firearms related violations. Villafana was charged with controlled substance and firearms related violations.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city. 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.