OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member Arrested for Firearm Possession
DATE/TIME:	April 20, 2019 / 7:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	100 blk E. Pleasant Valley Rd., Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Martin Dominguez, 23-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On April 20, at 7:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed Martin Dominguez in the 100 block of East Pleasant Valley. The officers immediately identified Dominguez as a documented criminal street gang member who was on supervised release (probation).

The officers attempted to stop Dominguez to exercise his court ordered search terms. Dominguez attempted to flee but was apprehended after a brief foot pursuit. Officers searched Dominguez incident to his arrest and located a handgun concealed in Dominguez’ waistband. Dominguez was arrested for numerous charges relating to 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.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: April 20, 2019 / 2100 hours