OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Firearm Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 28, 2018 / 3:12 A.M.
LOCATION:	Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd, Oxnard
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Ismael Romero, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Kevin Baysinger, Commander kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

 

  DETAILS:

 

On May 28, 2018, at approximately 3:15 a.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to contact a suspicious subject in the area of Robert Ave and Oxnard Blvd in the City of Oxnard.  The subject fled on foot and was captured after a foot chase.  The subject was identified as 21 year old Oxnard resident Ismael Romero.  Romero was found to be in possession of live ammunition.  K9 Officer Moses Martinez and K9 “Leo” responded and assisted with searching the area for property discarded by Romero during the foot chase.  “Leo” located a loaded handgun in the area.  Officers were able to tie the discarded handgun to Romero.  Romero was arrested for various felony firearms charges.

 

If anyone has further information, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7600.  If you wish to remain anonymous you may call the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx to submit a tip via text or email.

 

 

 DATE / TIME PREPARED: May 28, 2018, at 4:30 A.M.