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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
| INCIDENT: | Gang Member In Possession of a Loaded Firearm |
| DATE/TIME: | June 15, 2018 @ 12:15 p.m. |
| LOCATION: | Rose Avenue @ Fifth Street, Oxnard, Ca. |
| VICTIM(S): | State of California |
| SUSPECT(S): | Osvaldo Hernandez, 19 year-old, Oxnard resident
Michael Gomez, 18 year-old, Oxnard resident |
| PREPARED BY: | Rick Marquez Jr., Sergeant |
| CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: | Rick Marquez Jr., Sergeant |
DETAILS:
On June 15, 2018, at approximately 12:15 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop at Rose Avenue and Fifth Street.
Officers contacted the driver, a 17 year-old female resident of Oxnard, and passengers, Osvaldo Hernandez and Michael Gomez, also of Oxnard. Both Hernandez and Gomez were on probation with multiple search terms. During the investigation a loaded handgun was discovered in Hernandez’ waistband.
Hernandez was arrested for multiple felony charges related to the possession of the firearm. Gomez and the juvenile were arrested for narcotic related offenses.
The Oxnard Police Department’s is committed to reducing gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws. 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: June 15, 2018 / 2:00 p.m.