NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 30th, 2024 (5:54 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Two Juveniles Arrested for Firearms Possession
SUSPECTS: 14-year-old male Oxnard resident
14-year-old male Port Hueneme resident
LOCATION: West Alley 4900 blk. Olds Rd., Oxnard
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 | bakari.myers@Oxnardpd.org
On May 30th, at approximately 7:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a foot patrol in the west alley of the 4900 blk. of Olds Rd. The Oxnard Police Department had previously obtained agent authorization pursuant to penal code 602(O) PC due to complaints of gang activity on the property. As officers arrived on scene two juveniles immediately attempted to flee but were apprehended after short foot pursuits.
Both subjects were found to be 14-year-old juveniles that were in possession of loaded handguns. One of the juveniles was in possession of 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. The Polymer 80 handgun was equipped with a threaded barrel. A threaded pistol barrel allows the firearm to accept a flash suppressor, or silencer and fit the definition of “assault weapon”, per 30515 of the California Penal Code. The second juvenile was found to be in possession of a loaded, and unregistered 9-millimter handgun. Neither of the juveniles lived at the complex. Both juveniles were arrested for firearms violations and transported to the Juvenile Justice Center.
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.