OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

 

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest
DATE/TIME:	July 25, 2017; 1:25 A.M.
LOCATION:	5220 Jefferson Square
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Robert De La Cerda, 38 years, Oxnard Resident
PREPARED BY:	Jonathan Martin, Police Officer
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Jonathan Martin (805) 385-7600 Jonathan.Martin@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:
On July 25, 2017, at approximately 1:25 A.M., Oxnard police officers contacted two subjects who were occupants in a parked vehicle to the rear of 5220 Jefferson Square. Officers contacted Robert De La Cerda, who was a passenger in the vehicle. De La Cerda was found to be on parole and probation and had search terms.

 
During a search of the vehicle, a loaded .22 caliber rifle was found where De La Cerda was seated. The rifle’s barrel had been cut down to less than sixteen inches. De La Cerda was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, as well as several other weapons related charges.

 
Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or you can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. You can also visit this site http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx to submit at tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: July 25, 2017/ 0345 hours