OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

 

INCIDENT:	Suspect Arrested for Possession of a Concealed Loaded Firearm
DATE/TIME:	January 15, 2020/ 9:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	Saviers Road at Fir Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Antonio Rodriguez, age 48, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant mike.gregson@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Mike Gregson, Sergeant mike.gregson@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600

DETAILS:

 

 

On January 15, at about 9:20 p.m. officers contacted Antonio Rodriguez, who was riding a bike in the area of Saviers Road and Fir Avenue. Rodriguez is on probation with search terms. During a pat down search, Rodriguez attempted to pull away from officers and flee. A loaded handgun fell from his pants during the struggle.

Further investigation indicated that Rodriguez is a prohibited person and has prior convictions for a violent felony and firearms charges. He was arrested for various firearms related charges.

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.