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INCIDENT: |
Gang Member/ Prohibited Person in Possession of a Loaded Firearm, Ammunition and Methamphetamine for Sale |
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DATE/TIME: |
September 6, 2018 / 9:50 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
Anchor Avenue at Crossjack Street, Port Hueneme |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Christopher Stevens, 27 Years Old, Oxnard Resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Martin Cook, Senior Officer |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234 |
DETAILS:
On September 6, at approximately 9:50 p.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped near the intersection of Anchor Avenue and Crossjack Street. Christopher Stevens, a passenger in the vehicle, was found to be on probation for a felon being in possession of ammunition.
During a search of the vehicle, Stevens was found in possession of a loaded .45 caliber handgun and over four ounces (one quarter of a pound) of methamphetamine. Stevens is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, a convicted felon that has been previously release under California State Assembly Bill 109, and has prior convictions for firearms possession and ammunition possession. Stevens was arrested for numerous firearms violations and for possession of methamphetamine for sale.
The Oxnard Police Department’s 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.
Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 6, 2018 / 2315 hours