NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 23rd, 2024 (7:18 p.m.)
SUBJECT: P80 Handgun Recovered from POST Release Offender
SUSPECTS: David Meza, 24-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 200 blk. Cooper Rd., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On May 23rd, at approximately 7:18 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) contacted David Meza in the 200 blk. of Cooper Rd. Officers had prior knowledge that Meza is on Post Release Offender Supervision, (PROS), for firearm violations, and is a documented Watts criminal street gang member. The Post Release Offender Program, created by Assembly Bill 109 – the 2011 Public Safety Realignment – mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious (irrespective of priors) or non-sex offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. The public should be aware that release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent committing offense. Prior convictions are not considered.
Officers conducted a search in Meza’s room and located a 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms. Meza was also found to be in possession of methamphetamine. Meza was subsequently charged with firearm and narcotics violations.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and Violent Crimes Unit are 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.