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INCIDENT: |
Gang Member in Possession of a Loaded Firearm and Ammunition |
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DATE/TIME: |
September 8, 2018 / 12:45 a.m. |
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LOCATION: |
1000 Block of Evanston Place |
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California |
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SUSPECT(S): |
Cristobal Gonzalez, 18 Years Old, Oxnard Resident |
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PREPARED BY: |
Martin Cook, Senior Officer |
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234 |
DETAILS:
On September 8, at approximately 12:45 a.m., Officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation. The vehicle stopped at the 1000 block of Evanston Place, Oxnard. The driver of the vehicle, Jesus Villafana, was found to be on probation for Attempted Second Degree Robbery. Also contacted in the vehicle were Cristobal Gonzalez (18) and a 13 year old juvenile.
During a search of the vehicle, Gonzalez was found in possession of a loaded .357 magnum revolver. Villafana and Gonzalez are documented Southside gang members in the City of Oxnard. Gonzalez was arrested for numerous firearms violations.
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: September 8, 2018 / 0210 hours