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OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT
NEWS RELEASE
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INCIDENT: |
Prohibited Person/Documented Gang Member Arrested for Felony Firearms Possession
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DATE/TIME: |
September 27, 2019 / 8:40 p.m.
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LOCATION: |
5100 blk. Squires Dr., Oxnard
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VICTIM(S): |
State of California
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SUSPECT(S): |
Miguel Garcia, 24-year-old, Oxnard resident
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PREPARED BY: |
Bakari Myers, Sergeant Bakari.Myers@Oxnardpd.org 805-385-7771
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CONTACT PERSON AND CONTACT INFO: |
Christopher Williams, Commander Christopher.williams@Oxnardpd.org 805-207-7234
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DETAILS:
On September 27, at approximately 8:40 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) observed a subject walking in traffic near the intersection of Pleasant Valley Rd. and Squires Dr. The officers contacted the subject, later identified as Miguel Garcia, because of the traffic hazard Garcia was creating. During their contact with Garcia, the officers learned that Garcia was in possession of a loaded handgun that was concealed on his person.
A records check on Garcia revealed that Garcia was not allowed to possess ammunition or firearms due a specified misdemeanor conviction (a prior brandishing of a weapon). Upon further inspection of the handgun, officers noted that the serial number had been obliterated. Garcia was arrested for multiple felony 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 this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or online via the Oxnard Police Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org, and clicking on Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. 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 27, 2019 / 2215 hours