NEWS RELEASE
DATE: September 19, 2024
SUBJECT: Convicted Felon in Possession of Ammunition and Manufacturing Firearms
SUSPECTS: Sergio Durazo Lopez, 44 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 300 block De Anza Way, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri 10AM-8PM) jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org
On September 19th, 2024, detectives with the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit concluded their investigation into 44 year-old Oxnard resident, Sergio Durazo Lopez. Through the investigation, detectives suspected Durazo Lopez of selling narcotics and manufacturing firearms. A records check of Durazo revealed he has a lengthy criminal history with a prior felony conviction. He was recently arrested for being in possession of a firearm and is currently out on bail.
DEU detectives gathered substantial evidence allowing them to secure a search warrant for Durazo Lopez and his residence, located in the 300 block of De Anza Way. With the assistance of the Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) and K9 Police Service Dog “Joey,” Durazo Lopez was detained pursuant to the search warrant and his residence was searched.
Detectives located and seized evidence related to the manufacturing firearms and ammunition. Durazo Lopez was arrested and transported to the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office Pre-Trial Detention Facility. Detectives applied for a bail increase with the Ventura County Superior Court.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit is comprised of detectives who have been federally deputized as Task Force Officer(s) by the Federal of Bureau of Investigation. These Task Force Officer(s) are assigned to the Ventura County Criminal Investigation Division and are in charge with the duties of investigating violations of the drug and criminal laws of the United States of America.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing drug overdoses in the city of Oxnard. 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.