NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Firearm Arrest |
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DATE/TIME: |
10/22/18, 4:50 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
2800 block of Saviers Road |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Jerlance Perkins, Port Hueneme resident, age 48 |
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SUSPECT VEHICLE(S): |
Maroon Ford Expedition |
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PREPARED BY: |
Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Patrol Commander (805) 385-7771 |
DETAILS:
On 10/22/18, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers were dispatched to the 1100 block of South I Street regarding a man threatening with a handgun. The suspect fled in a maroon colored Ford Expedition prior to officers arriving on scene. A description of the vehicle was broadcasted to the responding police units and a patrol officer observed a vehicle matching the description in the 2800 block of Saviers Rd.
A high risk traffic stop was conducted. Suspect Jerlance Perkins, age 48, was the driver of the vehicle. During a search of the vehicle, a loaded 40 caliber handgun was located. Perkins was arrested for possession of a concealed weapon, 25400(a)(1) of the Penal Code. Perkins has a previous conviction for the same charge. Therefore, per the Penal Code, any subsequent arrest for the same charge is processed as a felony. An adult female passenger in the vehicle was also arrested for several outstanding misdemeanor warrants.
Officers were unable to locate any brandishing victim related to the original call for service.
Anyone with information regarding this incident, or any criminal activity, is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600. Individuals can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477 or by going to http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx.
DATE / TIME PREPARED: 10/22/18, 8:30 p.m.