INCIDENT:	Documented Gang Member / Prohibited Person Arrested with a firearm
DATE/TIME:	December 27, 2018 / 7:40 p.m.
LOCATION:	Napoleon Ave. at Geronimo Drive
VICTIM(S):	State of California
SUSPECT(S):	Oscar Vaca, 24year-old, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Robert Flinn @Oxnardpd.org 805-385-8289
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234

 

DETAILS:

On December 27, at approximately 7:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a traffic stop on a bicyclist on Geronimo Drive and Napoleon Avenue reference a vehicle code infraction.  Upon making contact with the subject, officers found the subject to have an outstanding warrant for his arrest. The suspect, Oscar Vaca is on probation with searchable terms and is prohibited from possessing firearms. Vaca was found to be in possession of an unregistered handgun.  Vaca is a documented criminal street gang member and one of his probation terms specifically states he is not allowed to possess firearms or ammunition, making this arrest a felony.

Vaca was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm (a felony), possessing a firearm without a serial number (a felony), and possessing a firearm in violation of probation, also a felony.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city.  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:  December 27, 2018 / 2100 hours