NEWS RELEASE
DATE: March 15, 2021, 8:55 P.M.
SUBJECT: Arrest for Firearm Possession
LOCATION: Glenwood Drive at Oxnard Blvd.
CONTACT: Martin Cook, Sergeant
(805) 385-7600 | martin.cook@oxnardpd.org
On March 15, at approximately 8:55 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop of a Hyundai Elantra at the intersection of Glenwood Drive and Oxnard Blvd. The driver, and sole occupant, of the vehicle was identified as Bobby Rios (26yrs). Rios is a known criminal street gang member within the City of Oxnard.
Officers had Rios exit his vehicle, and they located a loaded magazine for a .45 caliber semi-auto handgun in his pants pocket. Officers then located a loaded Smith and Wesson M&P .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun concealed under the driver’s seat of Rios’ vehicle. Rios was arrested for possession of a concealed and loaded firearm in his vehicle; both felonies.
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.