NEWS RELEASE
DATE: February 27, 2021, 9:42 P.M.
SUBJECT: Documented Gang Member Arrested for Being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm
LOCATION: 800 blk. E. Yucca St., Oxnard
SUSPECTS: Miguel Jimenez, 39-year-old Oxnard resident
Anna Raya 34-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Tim Kelley, Commander
(805) 857-5297 | timothy.kelley@Oxnardpd.org
On February 27, at approximately 9:42 p.m. officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic violation in the 800 blk. of E. Yucca St. The driver, identified as Miguel Jimenez, quickly exited the vehicle but was detained by the officers. The officers immediately recognized Jimenez as a documented criminal street gang member that had been on parole for assault with a deadly weapon. Jimenez had been recently discharged from parole supervision. Officers also made contact with the right front passenger, who was identified as Anna Raya. Officers conducted a records check and learned that Raya was on parole for robbery and that she also had an outstanding felony warrant.
Both subjects were detained and the vehicle was searched pursuant to Raya’s parole terms. Officers located a loaded handgun in the vehicle. Raya was arrested for her felony warrant, and Jimenez was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm. Officers searched Jimenez’ person subsequent to his arrest and located substances resembling methamphetamine and fentanyl.
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
DATE / TIME PREPARED: February 27, 2021 / 2350 hours