NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Juvenile Arrested for Loaded Handgun |
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DATE/TIME: |
12/26/18, 10:23 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
201 W. Vineyard Ave |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Withheld, Juvenile, age 17 |
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PREPARED BY: |
Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7771 |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Commander (805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On 12/26/18, at around 10:23 p.m., a caller reported two suspicious males who attempted to burglarize a vehicle in the carports of 201 W. Vineyard Ave. The responding officers contacted three male subjects in the carport, including two juveniles (ages 16 and 17), and a 21-year-old. During a pat-down search for weapons, officers located a loaded .25 caliber handgun in the front pocket of the 17-year-old male. The minor was arrested for possession of a loaded concealed firearm. He was transported to the Oxnard Police Department for booking and later lodged in Juvenile Hall. The two other subjects were released without charge after a field interview.
If anyone has further information regarding this incident, they are encouraged to call Oxnard PD at (805) 385-7796. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the violent crimes hotline at (805) 982-7070 or Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477. To submit a tip via text or email, visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.aspx.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 12/26/18, 2355 hours
