OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Firearms Arrest (04/22/2017)
DATE/TIME:	April 22, 2017; 2:40AM
LOCATION:	480 N. Rose Avenue
VICTIM(S):	State of CA
SUSPECT(S):	Joseph Ocampo
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn, Sergeant
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Robert Flinn (805) 385-7600 robert.flinn@oxnardpd.org

DETAILS:

On April 22, 2017 at 2:40 A.M, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department were dispatched to the Carl’s Jr. located at 480 N. Rose Ave. reference a driver in the drive through line of the restaurant passed out behind the wheel of his vehicle. The driver was identified as Oxnard resident Joseph Ocampo and was found to be under the influence of alcohol.

During a search of the vehicle, a loaded .40 caliber handgun and two spent shell casings were found. Ocampo was arrested for driving while under the influence and possession of the loaded firearm foundin his vehicle.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime.

DATE / TIME PREPARED:  April 22, 2017/0930