NEWS RELEASE
DATE: October 24, 2024
SUBJECT: Search Warrant at Residence for Unlawfully Maintaining a Drug House
LOCATION: 2900 block of Paula Circle
CONTACT: Jose Velazquez, Sergeant
(805) 385-7623 (Tue – Fri 10AM-8PM) jose.velazquez@oxnardpd.org
During the past month, the Oxnard Police Department’s Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) began an investigation into narcotic sales in District 4, which is located in the southern part of Oxnard. The investigation led to the identification of several residences associated to narcotic sales. Multiple search warrants were executed at these residences in District 4 resulting in narcotic and gun related arrests, including, a suspect who fled from officers and barricaded himself in a residence.
As the investigation progressed, DEU detectives identified a residence located in the 2900 block of Paula Circle which was maintaining and allowing the selling and use of controlled substances in and around the residence. This behavior became a nuisance to the neighborhood by affecting the quality of life due to the narcotic activity. Additionally, over 30 calls for service were generated for the past two years for narcotic activity, and fentanyl overdoses – one fatal overdose. DEU detectives gathered sufficient evidence allowing them to secure a search warrant pursuant to California Health and Safety Code section 11366.
On October 24, 2024, DEU detectives, with the assistance of the Ventura County Sheriff’s Office – Special Crimes Unit, Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team, and the Oxnard Police Department’s Patrol Division, executed the search warrant. In total, 14 adults were arrested for narcotic related charges and/or outstanding warrants. Detectives located suspected fentanyl and methamphetamine packaged for sales along with evidence related to illegal narcotic usage. All 14 adults were transported to the Oxnard Police Department’s jail facility for booking.
Inside the residence DEU detectives observed evidence that required the City of Oxnard’s Code Compliance and Animal Safety to respond. In addition, Adult Protective Services were notified. DEU detectives will be working closely with the City Attorney’s Office to ensure this type of activity discontinues at the residence.
This operation could not have been done without the assistance of the Oxnard Police Department’s Police Service Officers and Traffic Service Assistants.
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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.