OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

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News Release: Oxnard Police K-9 Locates Wanted Felon (4/6/17)

INCIDENT:	Oxnard Police K-9 Locates Wanted Felon
DATE/TIME:	April 6^th, 2017 at 6:20 p.m.
LOCATION:	1100 block North A Street
SUSPECT(S):	Pablo Vasquez 29 year old Oxnard resident.
PREPARED BY:	Senior Officer Daniel Casson
CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO:	Daniel Casson (805) 385-7600 daniel.casson@oxnardpd.org

On April 6, 2017 at approximately 6:20 p.m., Oxnard officers and two K-9 Teams from the K-9 Unit responded to a call regarding a wanted felon inside a residence in the 1100 block of North A Street. Officers contacted a family member who confirmed that wanted felon, 29 year old Pablo Vasquez, was inside the residence with two other family members. Vasquez had two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest (terrorist threats and resisting an officer with threats or violence). A family member told officers that they were concerned the family members inside the residence were being held against their will.

After about an hour officers were able to make contact with the two family members that were inside the residence and officers safely extracted them. Family members confirmed that Vasquez was hiding inside of the residence. Officers made several announcements to get Vasquez to surrender but he was uncooperative. Due to Vasquez’ violent history, police service dog “Leo” was then brought in to conduct a search of the residence. K-9 “Leo” quickly located Vasquez who was hiding in a bedroom in the rear of the residence. After “Leo” located Vasquez, he surrendered without further incident. Vasquez was booked into county jail for the two outstanding felony warrants for his arrest.