NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            January 3, 2025 (7:50 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Firearm.

SUSPECTS:  Olivares, Jess (20 years)

LOCATION:  800 block Jane Dr., Port Hueneme

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@oxnardpd.org

 

On January 3, 2025, at approximately 7:50 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and patrol officers contacted several gang members in the 800 block of Jane Dr., Port Hueneme. During the contact, Jess Olivares was found to be in possession of a firearm with the serial number obliterated. The handgun was identified as a Colt Automatic, model 1903 chambered in .380. Olivares was arrested for numerous firearms violations. Olivares is a documented gang member.

 

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.