NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            March 13, 2025 (7:43 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Oxnard Man Arrested for Firearm Possession

SUSPECTS:  Octavio Ramirez, 19-Year-old Oxnard Resident

LOCATION:  Colonia Ave. at Sycamore St., Oxnard

CONTACT:   Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                      (805) 797-6202 | [email protected]

 

On March 13, at approximately 7:43 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code infraction.  Officers contacted the driver, who was identified as Octavio Ramirez.  Officers conducted a DMV records check and learned that Ramirez was unlicensed.  Officers removed Ramirez from the vehicle and observed narcotics paraphernalia in plain view. Ultimately officers searched the vehicle.  During the search officers located a Glock 9-millimeter semi-automatic handgun.  Ramirez was ultimately arrested for possessing a concealed firearm that was not registered to him.

 

The Oxnard Police 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.