NEWS RELEASE
DATE/TIME: September 23, 2023 / 10:30PM
SUBJECT: Firearm Arrest
SUSPECT: Manuel Lopez, 43 year old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION: 400 block of S. Ventura Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7746 (Th-Sat 4PM-4AM)
On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers contacted Lopez regarding an argument. During their contact with Lopez, officers learned he was in possession of illegal drugs and paraphernalia. Lopez was also in possession of a backpack. During a search of the backpack, officers located a disassembled .223 caliber rifle, as well as a loaded magazine. Lopez, a convicted felon, was arrested for numerous firearms and drug violations.
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.
