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INCIDENT: |
Gang Member Arrested for Felon in Possession of a Firearm |
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DATE/TIME: |
November 30, 2018 / 9:27 p.m. |
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LOCATION: |
Bard Road and Anchorage Street |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Robert Hinojosa, 23-year-old, Port Hueneme resident Frank Medina, 27-year-old, Santa Paula resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Martin Cook: Senior Officer Martin.cook@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7600 |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234 |
DETAILS:
On November 30, at approximately 9:27 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were conducting directed gang enforcement in the area of Bard Road in the City of Oxnard. While in this area, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a white Honda Accord at the intersection of Bard Road and Anchorage for a vehicle code violation. The driver was identified as Frank Medina and the right front passenger was identified as Robert Hinojosa. Hinojosa is a documented gang member in the City of Oxnard, and has several prior felony convictions. Medina was found to be on probation for vandalism, and a search was conducted.
When Officers conducted a probation search of the vehicle and located a loaded 38 Special revolver partially concealed under the right front passenger seat. Both Hinojosa and Medina were arrested for firearms related charges.
Officers later authored a search warrant for Hinojosa’s residence in the City of Port Hueneme, and located a .22 caliber semi-automatic handgun and large quantities of heroin (5 ounces) and methamphetamine (1.3 pounds) for sale. Hinojosa was then charged with additional firearms and narcotics related charges.
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.