NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 11, 2023 | 0137 hours
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECTS: Christian Rodriguez, 28 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 100 block N. Juanita Ave, Oxnard
CONTACT: Mike Wood, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 (Fri-Sun 6PM-630AM) | mike.wood@oxnardpd.org
On the above date and time, an Oxnard Police officer attempted to contact a subject in the 100 block of N. Juanita Ave. Upon contact, the subject later identified as 28-year-old resident Christian Rodriguez fled through a nearby park which is adjacent to a local school, and discarded a firearm. The subject was ultimately apprehended. The firearm was found to be a loaded 9mm Ruger pistol. Rodriguez was arrested for unlawful possession of a firearm which also included possession of a firearm near a school.
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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.