DATE: December 31, 2024
SUBJECT: Prohibited Person in Possession of a Firearm
SUSPECTS: Alexander Duarte, 29 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 1600 Block Williams Drive, Oxnard
CONTACT: Cody Collet, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Sun-Wed 6AM-4PM) | cody.collet@oxnardpd.org
On December 31, 2024, at about 12:30 p.m., an Oxnard Police Officer conducted a stop on a bicyclist in the 1600 block Williams Dr. The bicyclist was identified as 29 year-old Alexander Duarte. During the contact, Duarte was found to be in possession of a loaded shotgun. Duarte has previously been arrested for felony charges in the past. He was subsequently arrested for various firearms related charges while being a prohibited person.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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.