NEWS RELEASE
DATE: January 19, 2024 (4:11 PM)
SUBJECT: Juvenile (16yrs) Arrested for Firearms Possession
SUSPECTS: Juvenile (16yrs)
LOCATION: 4700 Block of Olds Road
CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org
On January 19, 2024, at approximately 4:11 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Patrol Division were conducting a foot patrol in the 4700 block of Olds Road due to recent gang-related activity in the area and subjects loitering in the alleyways. The officers located a sixteen-year-old male subject loitering in the alleyway. The subject was found in possession of nicotine products and a search was conducted. The juvenile was found to have a loaded semi-automatic 9-millimeter Glock-style Polymer 80 handgun concealed on his person. The juvenile was arrested for various felony firearms-related charges. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are commercially sold as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.
The Oxnard Police Department 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.
Commander Steve Trickle
Oxnard Police Department
Patrol Watch Commander
805-385-7600