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NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 20, 2022, 8:25 PM
SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun
SUSPECTS: Enrique Duran Jr., 22-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1200 Block South Oxnard Blvd.
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]
On March 20, 2022, at approximately 8:25 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a call of a male subject pointing a firearm at another subject inside of a vehicle near the 1200 block of South Oxnard Blvd. Officers contacted Enrique Duran Jr and a second subject inside of a vehicle. Duran Jr. was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband. He was arrested for various firearm 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 20, 2022 (09:20 PM)
SUBJECT: Vehicle Pursuit Leads to Firearm arrest.
SUSPECTS: Julius Luna, 19-year-old, Ventura resident
Jose Posadas, 20-year-old, Ventura resident
Jesus Lara, 19-year-old, Ventura resident
LOCATION: E Iris St and San Marino Street, Oxnard
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]
On March 20, 2022, at approximately 9:20 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle near Bryce Canyon and Saviers Road for a traffic violation.
The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit ensued for approximately 2 minutes before the suspect vehicle was involved in a traffic collision at the intersection of East Iris Street and San Marino. Two occupants of the suspect vehicle immediately fled on foot and were apprehended in the nearby area. Officers searched the area and the path of travel where the suspects fled and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Both occupants were later identified as Jose Posadas and Jesus Lara and both were arrested for 148(a)(1)PC.
The driver of the vehicle, who was later identified as Julius Luna, stated he was in possession of a firearm on his person. A loaded Glock 17, with an extended 30 round magazine containing 19 rounds of 9mm ammunition was located in Luna’s front waistband. A records check was conducted and the firearm was found to not be registered. Ultimately Luna was arrested for 25850(c)(6)PC, 2800.2CVC and 32310 PC. The right rear passenger, a juvenile, also stayed at the scene. He was released to a parent.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 22, 2022, 5:15PM
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing P80 Handgun
SUSPECTS: Angel Gonzalez, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 2700 block Peninsula Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]
On March 22, 2022 at about 1715 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to a fight in the 2700 block of Peninsula Road. Once on scene, officers contacted three individuals associated with a white vehicle. Gonzalez was the right front passenger in this vehicle.
During the investigation, officers learned that Gonzalez was on probation with search terms. Officers searched the area where Gonzalez had been seated, and located a loaded P80 handgun. A 30 round magazine with 9mm rounds was inserted in the firearm. Gonzalez was arrested for possessing the firearm.
Gonzalez is prohibited from possessing a firearm or ammunition. He was arrested for several felony firearms related charges.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 23, 2022, 5:00 PM
SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun and Controlled Substance for Sale
SUSPECTS: Osbaldo Lopez, 22-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 300 block Cuesta Del Mar, Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]
On March 23, 2022, at approximately 5:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact Lopez in the south alley of the 300 block of Cuesta Del Mar. As they approached Lopez, they observed him attempt to discard a handgun. Lopez was detained and the handgun, a loaded 9mm firearm, was recovered.
Upon arresting Lopez for possessing the loaded firearm, officers located methamphetamine packaged for sale on Lopez. He was arrested for possessing an illegal substance while in possession of a firearm, and possession of a controlled substance for sale.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 20, 2022, 3:10 PM
SUBJECT: Juvenile Arrested for Possession of a Loaded Handgun
SUSPECTS: 15-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: Bard Road at Saviers Rd, Oxnard
CONTACT: Cody Collet, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | [email protected]
On March 20, 2022, at approximately 3:10 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department contacted a 15-year-old juvenile in the area of Bard Road and Saviers Road. During the contact, the officers learned the juvenile had a loaded firearm in his possession. The juvenile was arrested for various 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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 19, 2022 (9:42 PM)
SUBJECT: Vehicle Pursuit/ Two Arrested for Firearms
LOCATION: 300 block of W. Vineyard Avenue
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: Pedro Garcia, age 26, Oxnard resident
Jesus Morales, age 27, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE: 2010 Chevrolet Camaro
CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
(805) 385-7771 | [email protected]
On March 19, 2022 at approximately 8:13 p.m. officers were dispatched to a family dispute in the 1600 block of Alturas Street. Witnesses reported that suspect Pedro Garcia, age 26, was threatening family members and was in possession of a handgun. Witnesses reported that suspect Garcia fled the scene in a black Chevrolet Camaro before officers arrived and was still in possession of the handgun. Officers learned that Garcia is on Post Release Community Supervision. Officers searched the surrounding area and were unable to locate suspect Garcia. An officer safety message was sent out to police units regarding Garcia and the vehicle he was driving.
Later, at around 9:42 p.m., an officer was responding to an unrelated call for service when he observed suspect Garcia driving the above described vehicle near the intersection of Vineyard Ave and Oxnard Blvd. The officer followed the vehicle and attempted to conduct a traffic stop in an apartment complex in the 300 block of Vineyard Ave. Suspect Garcia momentarily pulled into a parking stall, before reversing and accelerating away, leading officers on a short vehicle pursuit. During the pursuit, suspect Garcia drove recklessly, including driving against traffic at times. The pursuit ended when Suspect Garcia stopped his vehicle near the intersection of Ventura Road and Bevra Ave. Both suspect Garcia, and passenger Jesus Morales (age 27), fled from the vehicle. Officers chased Garcia and apprehended him near the intersection of Mariposa St. and Camelia St. Garcia was found to be in possession of .22 caliber ammunition. Officers located a loaded handgun magazine in the path taken by both suspects as they fled from the vehicle.
Witnesses reported that an unknown person (later determined to be suspect Morales) was seen tossing some objects near a trash dumpster in the alley of the 2000 block of Mariposa St, before entering an upstairs apartment. Officers surrounded the particular apartment and observed suspect Morales exit onto the balcony and climb onto the roof. Officers confronted Morales and took him into custody. Officers searched the particular dumpster area where Morales was seen discarding items and located two handguns (.22 caliber Sig Sauer and 9mm P80), along with a loaded magazine. Further investigation revealed that the residents did not know Morales and that he entered their apartment without permission through an unlocked door.
Suspect Garcia is on Post Release Community Supervision and is a prohibited person. He was arrested on felony charges for reckless evading and for being a prohibited person in possession of ammunition. Suspect Morales was arrested for several felony charges related to the possession of both firearms, along with misdemeanor aggravated trespassing for unlawfully entering an occupied dwelling.
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.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 18, 2022 (3:00 PM)
SUBJECT: Wanted / Prohibited Person Arrested for Possessing P80 Handgun
SUSPECTS: Willis Nichols, 19-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 600 blk. Devonshire Dr., Oxnard
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | [email protected]
On March 18, 2022, at approximately 3:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting a patrol in the 600 blk. of Robert Ave. when they observed Willis Nichols. Officers were aware that Nichols had a warrant for his arrest. As officers attempted to contact Nichols he fled on foot. Nichols fled north through the rear yards of two private residences before he surrendered to officers.
Officers took Nichols into custody for his warrant and recovered a backpack that he discarded in a neighboring yard. Officers searched the backpack and located a loaded 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Nichols is on supervised release and is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition as a part of his probation terms. Officers arrested Nichols for several felony firearms related charges and for resisting arrest.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 18, 2022 (5:30 PM)
SUBJECT: Parole Search Results in Firearm Arrest
SUSPECTS: Gilbert Vasquez, 45-year-old Oxnard resident
Anthony Molina, 36-year-old Ventura resident
LOCATION: South alley of the 300 blk. of East Fir Ave., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On March 18, 2022, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) responded to the 300 blk. of East Fir Ave. to conduct a parole search on Gilbert Vasquez. Vasquez is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member who is on parole for firearms possession, grand theft, and conspiracy.
Officers contacted Vasquez in a motorhome that was parked in the south alley of his residence. Vasquez was in the company of three additional documented criminal street gang members. The occupants of the motorhome were removed from the vehicle so that officers could conduct the parole search. Officers located two loaded handguns in the vehicle. One of the handguns was a loaded .45 caliber Glock-style Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. The second handgun found in the motorhome was a 9-millimeter Ruger semi-automatic handgun.
Vasquez was taken into custody for violating the terms of his parole. Officers arrested Anthony Molina for possessing one of the firearms found in the motorhome. Officers arrested the two remaining occupants for a misdemeanor warrant and for possession of methamphetamine.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 18, 2022 (8:30 PM)
SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearms Possession
SUSPECTS: Christopher Diaz, 23-year-old Port Hueneme resident
LOCATION: 100 blk West Pleasant Valley Rd., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On March 18, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle near Pleasant Valley and Saviers Rd. The officers contacted the occupants and identified two rear passengers as documented Oxnard criminal street gang members. Officers learned that both of the rear passengers were on supervised release for weapons violations.
Officers removed the occupants from the vehicle and officers conducted a probation search. During the search, officers located .38-caliber ammunition in the rear passenger compartment of the vehicle. Officers continued searching in and around the vehicle and located a loaded .38 revolver near the vehicle. Officers ultimately arrested one of the rear passengers, Christopher Diaz, for felony firearms possession.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.
