DATE: June 14, 2024
SUBJECT: Narcotic Sales / Illegal Gun Possession Arrest
SUSPECTS:Victor Ceja, 38-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 100 block of North McKinley Avenue, Oxnard
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue-Fri 10 AM-8 PM) jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org
The Oxnard Police Department's Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) completed an investigation into the alleged narcotic sales committed by Victor Ceja, a 38-year-old Oxnard resident. During the investigation, DEU detectives gathered sufficient evidence to secure a search warrant for Ceja's residence in the 100 block of North McKinley Avenue in Oxnard.
On June 14, 2024, the Oxnard Police Department's DEU, with the assistance of the Violent Crimes Unit and patrol officers, executed the search warrant at Ceja's residence. The search warrant resulted in the seizure of a large quantity of suspected Fentanyl possessed for sales and evidence related to narcotic sales.
According to the Drug Enforcement Administration, "Fentanyl is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine, and 50 times more potent than heroin as a painkiller. Twenty-six percent of tablets tested in a DEA laboratory contained a lethal dose of Fentanyl."
In addition, Ceja was found to have an illegal rifle. Ceja has a prior felony conviction, which prohibits him from owning or possessing any firearms. Ceja was arrested for numerous narcotic and gun-related charges and booked at the Ventura County Sheriff's Office Pre-Trial Detention facility.
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.