NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 29, 2025 (5:31 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Gang Associate Arrested for Firearm Possession
SUSPECTS: Andrew Rodriguez, 20 year old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1301 Commercial Avenue
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | [email protected]
On January 29, at approximately 5:31 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting a foot patrol in the mobile home park located at 1301 Commercial Ave. Officers attempted to contact several subjects who were seen in possession of marijuana and upon contact the subjects fled. Officers caught Andrew Rodriguez, 20 years old, in possession of a large bag of marijuana. While Officers were conducting a pat down search for weapons, Rodriguez was found to be in possession of a loaded 9 millimeter pistol, concealed in his pants pocket. Rodriguez was arrested for possession of a firearm. A records check was conducted and the firearm was found to be unregistered.
The Oxnard Police Department 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.