NEWS RELEASE
DATE: June 4, 2020, 3:45 P.M.
SUBJECT: Felony Evading Driver Arrested
DRIVER: David Sanchez, 27-year-old Oxnard Resident
VEHICLE: Black Nissan Maxima
LOCATION: Plaza Park, Oxnard, CA
CONTACT: Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
(805) 200-2337 | Dale.Mcalpine@Oxnardpd.org
At approximately 5:00 P.M. on Wednesday, June 3, 2020, a group of protesters held a planned rally at Plaza Park in downtown Oxnard. A crowd estimated at approximately 350 marched to the Oxnard Police Department’s headquarters building, and through Oxnard’s downtown and surrounding area. This group was peaceful. The group took over all lanes of Oxnard Boulevard and marched to Five Points. After pausing at Five Points, the crowd returned to Plaza Park about two hours later, and many of the attendees dispersed.
A smaller group of approximately 100-150 people continued to march throughout central Oxnard before arriving back at Plaza Park. At this point, several vehicles drove onto the park’s grass. The vehicles drove recklessly on the park grass, endangering several pedestrians. Police officers responded to address the safety concerns. One of the reckless drivers sped away, colliding with another vehicle, and fleeing. A vehicle pursuit ensued and was ultimately terminated a short time later due to the reckless driving of the suspect.
Investigators were able to identify the driver who fled as David Sanchez, a 27-year-old Oxnard resident. Sanchez was ultimately arrested without incident and booked into Ventura County Jail for felony evading, reckless driving, hit and run, and driving without a valid license.
Anyone with information 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. Any witness can also remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.