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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
INCIDENT: | Firearms Arrest |
DATE/TIME: | December 10, 2016; 10:30 PM |
LOCATION: | 2200 Block of Sierra Way, Oxnard |
SUSPECT(S): | 13 year-old male, Oxnard resident (name withheld due to age) |
PREPARED BY: | Officer Rick Marquez |
CONTACT PERSON & CONTACT INFO: |
Officer Rick Marquez, 805-385-8983 [email protected] |
DETAILS:
On December 10, 2016, at approximately 10:30 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit were conducting gang enforcement in the Diamond Bar neighborhood of Oxnard.
Officers observed a subject possibly casing for an auto burglary and attempted to contact him. The subject fled from officers and was apprehended after a short foot pursuit. During the foot chase the suspect discarded a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun. The juvenile was arrested and later booked into juvenile hall.
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety as part of the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative. If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call the police department at (805) 385-7600. If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 10, 2016 / 2345 hours