NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Firearm Arrest |
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DATE/TIME: |
9/9/18, 2:49 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
100 block of Princeton Avenue |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Rafael Martinez, age 37, Oxnard resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Eduardo M. Miranda, Commander |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Robin Whitney, Commander robin.whitney@oxnardpd.org (805) 385-7746 |
DETAILS:
On September 9, 2018, at approximately 2:49 p.m., officers conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the 100 block of Princeton Avenue, in Oxnard. Officers contacted the driver, Rafael Martinez, who told officers he had a handgun in his vehicle. During a search, officers located a firearm concealed in the vehicle.
Prior to the traffic stop, officers observed Martinez passing in front of Rio Lindo Elementary School. Martinez was arrested for 626.9 PC, possession of a concealed firearm within a school zone (felony), and 25400(a)(1) PC, possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle (misdemeanor).
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. Callers can remain anonymous by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (805) 222-8477. To submit a tip via text or email, visit http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org/contactus.apx
DATE / TIME PREPARED: September 9, 2018 at 1530 hours.
