NEWS RELEASE
DATE: September 6, 2024
SUBJECT: Unlawful Gun Possession Arrest
SUSPECTS: Martin Mendoza, 19 year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 4800 block Olds Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 (Thu-Sat 4PM-4AM) kevin.baysinger@oxnardpd.org
On September 6th, at approximately 9:24 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (SEU) contacted three persons in the west alley of the 4800 block of Olds Road. One of the persons, Mendoza, toss a loaded unserialized P80 firearm over a fence that was retrieved by the officers. Mendoza was arrested for firearms violations and booked into Ventura County Jail.
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.
