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INCIDENT: |
Gang related firearm arrest and Vehicle pursuit |
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DATE/TIME: |
July 13, 2018/ 2040 hours |
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LOCATION: |
3000 Block of Orange Drive |
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VICTIM(S): |
N/A |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Benjamin Serrano, 33 years, Oxnard resident
Angelica Serrano, 34 years, Oxnard resident |
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WITNESS(ES): |
N/A |
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): |
Black 2002 Harley Davidson Motorcycle Grey 2015 Dodge Journey |
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LOSS: |
None |
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PREPARED BY: |
Eric Alinaya, Officer |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Eric Alinaya (805) 385-8289 eric.alinaya@oxnardpd.org |
DETAILS:
On July 13, 2018 at approximately 2040 hours, officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and Oxnard Police Department K-9 officers were working gang enforcement in the area of the Del Norte Blvd and East Ventura Blvd. SEU officers observed a black 2002 Harley Davidson motorcycle and a Dodge Journey SUV driving in the area and conducted a vehicle stop for a vehicle code violation. The driver of the motorcycle failed to yield and continued driving onto the 3000 block of Orange Drive. Once the motorcycle yielded, Officers identified the driver of the motorcycle as Benjamin Serrano, a member of the El Rio criminal street gang. A second vehicle stop was conducted on the grey Dodge Journey in the area of Del Norte Blvd and East Ventura Blvd. The driver of the Dodge was identified as Angelica Serrano.
During a search of the Dodge, a 40 Cal. semi-automatic handgun, was located in the vehicle. The firearm located in the vehicle was found to have the serial number obliterated. The driver of the Dodge was arrested for numerous firearms related violations. Benjamin Serrano was arrested for evading arrest and numerous firearms violations.
The Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (Gang 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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.
The Oxnard Police Department continues to encourage residents to be partners in public safety. 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 13, 2018/ 2230 hours