NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 4, 2021, 1:00 AM
SUBJECT: Arrests for Loaded Firearm and Ammunition
LOCATION: 2100 E. Gonzales Road, Oxnard
SUSPECTS: Julio Cervantes, 23-year-old Oxnard resident
Luis Ornelas, 28-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander
(805) 385-7771 | robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org
On 7/4/21, at around 1:00 AM, a Patrol Officer conducted a traffic stop on a pick-up truck in the 2100 block of E. Gonzales Road. The driver, Luis Ornelas, was determined to be on searchable probation. The Officer conducted a search of the vehicle pursuant to the search terms and located a loaded 9mm P80 handgun inside. The passenger, Julio Cervantes, was arrested for possession of the loaded firearm, a felony. Additionally, Luis Ornelas was arrested for being a felon in possession of ammunition.
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: July 4, 2021 / 2:40 AM