NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 28, 2020/ 2:25 AM
SUBJECT: Man arrested for a loaded firearm and narcotics
LOCATION: 500 block of La Canada Avenue
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: Francisco Lopez, age 25, Oxnard resident
VEHICLE: 2000 Honda Accord
CONTACT: Dale McAlpine, Sergeant
(805) 385-7771 | Dale.Mcalpine@Oxnardpd.org
On May 28, 2020, at approximately 2:25 AM, a patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Honda Accord for a Vehicle Code violation in the 500 block of La Canada Avenue. As the officer approached the vehicle, he noticed a passenger exit and flee. During the investigation, a loaded handgun was discovered under the driver seat as well as a sawed-off shotgun. The driver, Francisco Lopez, was arrested without incident. During Lopez’s arrest, a small amount of methamphetamine and ammunition consistent with firearms possession was located on Lopez. Lopez was subsequently arrested for several felony firearm-related charges and possession of a control substance.
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. 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.