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NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Gang member arrested for Robbery |
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DATE/TIME: |
8/31/18 @ 1645 hours |
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LOCATION: |
Magnolia Ave @ Oxnard Blvd |
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VICTIM(S): |
56 year old Oxnard Resident |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Omar Romo, 29 year old Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Officer Matt Ross |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Officer Matt Ross (805) 385-8290 |
DETAILS:
On August 31st, 2018 at approx. 1645 hours, officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit conducted a traffic stop in the area of Magnolia Ave and Oxnard Blvd. The driver of the vehicle, Omar Romo, was positively identified as the suspect who earlier this date committed a robbery involving a pizza delivery person. Romo is a documented injunction served gang member who is also a high risk parolee on Electronic Monitoring for assault with a deadly weapon. Just prior to this traffic stop, Romo cut off his electronic monitor in an effort to avoid capture.
Once contacted, Romo exited his vehicle and took a fighting stance against the officer. Romo stated he intended to hurt the arresting officer. Romo was given commands to surrender peacefully, but did not comply. Romo then punched the officer on the left side of his head and shoulder. A struggle ensued where Romo continued to fight officers. At one point, Romo attempted to grab one of the officer’s firearm, but was unsuccessful. Romo was then taken into custody where he continued to resist.
Romo was medically cleared at a local hospital, then taken to the Ventura County Jail for multiple felony charges including 211 PC, 148(D) PC and 69 PC.
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.
You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 1st, 2018 at 0030 hours