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| INCIDENT: |
Traffic stop results in firearm and narcotics arrests |
| DATE/TIME: |
January 18, 2020; 11:20PM |
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LOCATION: |
1700 Block Ukiah Street, Oxnard |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Luis Villa, 18-year-old Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Scott Coe, Sergeant Scott.Coe@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746 |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Scott Coe, Sergeant Scott.Coe@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7746 |
DETAILS:
On January 18th, 2020 at 11:20 PM, two Oxnard Police Officers conducted an enforcement stop on a black Ford SUV in the 1700 block of Ukiah Street for vehicle code violations. Luis Villa, a passenger in the vehicle, immediately fled on foot. Officers gave chase and observed Villa discard a firearm as he ran. Villa was apprehended after a lengthy foot chase and officers recovered a loaded revolver in the area Villa was observed discarding it.
The firearm that was discarded during the chase was found not to be registered to Villa. Villa was charged with several firearms related violations.
A second passenger in the vehicle was arrested for misdemeanor narcotics 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. 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.