DATE: August 16th, 2024 / 10:04 p.m.
SUBJECT: Felon Arrested for Possession of Firearm
SUSPECT: Jorge Ortiz, 37-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 100 Block of North Rose Ave.
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On August 16th, at approximately 10:04 PM, officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) observed a subject who matched the description of a brandishing of a knife that had just occurred. The subject, Jorge Ortiz, a documented Colonia Chiques Gang member, attempted to run from officers but was eventually detained pursuant to the investigation. Officers located a 9 millimeter P80 ghost gun in the direct path that Ortiz fled. Ortiz was arrested for numerous felony charges including felon in possession of a firearm.
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 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. 