INCIDENT:	Gang member arrested with an illegal shotgun
DATE/TIME:	August 26, 2017; 5:00PM
LOCATION:	100 Block of S. Juanita, Oxnard, CA
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	John Rodriguez (20 years old)
PREPARED BY:	Sr. Officer Jon Wilkie
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Jon Wilkie (805) 385-7644 jon.wilkie@oxnardpd.org

 

  DETAILS:

 

On August 26, 2017 Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in the Colonia neighborhood.

 

At approximately 4:00PM hours, SEU officers contacted Colonia gang member John Rodriguez. Rodriguez was found to be on probation and he was escorted to his residence where a probation search was conducted. Officers located a loaded, illegal shotgun in Rodriguez room. Rodriguez was also found to be in possession of narcotics. Rodriguez was arrested without incident and charged with several firearm related violations and possession of narcotics.

 

The Oxnard Police Department 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

 

 

 DATE / TIME PREPARED:  August 26, 2017/6:00 PM