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INCIDENT: |
Traffic Stop leads to Firearm Arrest |
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DATE/TIME: |
January 18, 2019 @ 10:40PM |
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LOCATION: |
Spruce and “E” Streets, Oxnard |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Pedro Benitez, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Kevin Baysinger, Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Kevin Baysinger, Commander Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.org; 805-385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On the above date and time, Oxnard Police officers responded to the area of Spruce and “E” Streets reference a vehicle disturbing in the area. Officers located a truck suspected of causing the disturbance, and stopped the vehicle for vehicle code violations. Officers contacted the occupants of the vehicle and learned that one of the passengers was on probation with search terms.
Officers searched the vehicle. During the search, officers located a loaded .45 caliber firearm underneath the seat of one of the passengers, Benitez. The firearm was reported stolen back in 2013.
Benitez was arrested for firearms related charges, including possessing a loaded concealed firearm in a vehicle, a felony.
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: January 19, 2019 @ 2:00AM