OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested with Loaded Handgun
DATE/TIME:	December 23, 2018 / 11:34 p.m.
LOCATION:	Oxnard Blvd. at Glenwood
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Mario Diaz, 23-year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-777
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

DETAILS:

On December 23, at approximately 11:34 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Oxnard Blvd. and Glenwood reference a vehicle code infraction. Upon making contact with the occupants, officers discovered that a rear passenger, suspect Mario Diaz, was in possession of a loaded handgun. Diaz is a documented criminal street gang member and one of his probation terms specifically states he is not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition, making this arrest a felony.

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 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 (800) 222-8477. You can also visit this site: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.

DATE / TIME PREPARED: December 24, 2018 / 0050 hours