NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            February 7, 2025 (6:00 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Gang Member Arrested for Possession of Firearm.

SUSPECTS:  Vasquez, Miguel (43-years-old Oxnard Resident)

LOCATION:  600 Blk Hueneme Road, Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

 

On February 7, 2025, at approximately 6:00 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a wanted gang member in the 600 block of Hueneme Road. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Miguel Vasquez, 43 years old. Vasquez was found to have an active felony warrant. During the contact, Vasquez told offices he was in possession of a firearm. During a search of Vasquez’s vehicle officers located a loaded Colt revolver. Vasquez is a documented gang member and is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Vasquez was arrested for numerous firearms related 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.