NEWS RELEASE
DATE: July 31, 2022 (12:50 PM)
SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Brandishing a Machete
SUSPECTS: Marcelino Erasmo-Galvez, 30-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 5000 block of Perkins Road, Oxnard
CONTACT: Rocky Marquez, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | rocky.marquez@Oxnardpd.org
On July 31, 2022, at approximately 12:50 p.m., patrol officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to a report of a man brandishing a machete while attempting to rob a family member. When officers arrived, the suspect, Marcelino Erasmo-Galvez, barricaded himself in his vehicle, which was parked in the area. Erasmo-Galvez refused to exit the vehicle or comply with any commands officers gave him.
The Oxnard Police SWAT Team, Crisis Negotiation Team, Unmanned Aerial Systems Unit (UAS) and K-9 Unit responded to assist. After several hours of negotiations, Erasmo-Galvez exited the vehicle, still armed with a weapon, and attempted to flee on foot. After several warnings were issued, Oxnard PD K-9 Maxx was deployed, and Erasmo-Galvez was taken into custody.
Erasmo-Galvez was arrested for attempted robbery, brandishing and resisting arrest. He was transported to the Ventura County Medical Center for further treatment prior to being booked for the violations.
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. Booking photographs for adult felony arrest available on the department website: www.oxnardpd.org under crime & safety, and booking / call logs.