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INCIDENT: |
Gang Member Arrested for Illegal Possession of an Assault Rifle and Handguns |
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DATE/TIME: |
December 15th, 2019/ 12:20 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
CenterPoint Mall, 2655 Saviers Road, Oxnard CA. 93033 |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Martin Zamora, 25 years old |
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PREPARED BY: |
Martin Cook, Sergeant Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600 |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234 |
DETAILS:
On December 15th, 2019 at approximately 12:20 P.M., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and K-9 Unit (Rocky) conducted a traffic stop in the area of the CenterPoint Mall for a vehicle code violation. During that traffic stop, officers contacted Zamora who was the sole occupant of the vehicle. Officers observed illegal items inside the vehicle and a search resulted in finding 3 firearms (a loaded AR-15 style assault rifle, a loaded 9mm semi-auto handgun and a .357 revolver) and a loaded 40 round 5.56 caliber high capacity magazine. None of the firearms located were registered to Zamora. Zamora is also a criminal street gang member. Zamora was arrested for numerous felony weapons charges.
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 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.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 15th, 2019 / 1800 hours