NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:           May 23, 2025 (4:34 p.m.)

SUBJECT:    Subject with Federal Firearms Violation Warrant Found in Possession of Loaded P80 Handgun

LOCATION: Seaside Dr. at Halyard St.

SUSPECT:    Eddie Rojo, 31-year-old Oxnard resident

CONTACT:  Bakari Myers, Sergeant

                        (805) 797-6202 [email protected]

 

On May 23rd, at approximately 4:34 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop at Seaside Dr. and Halyard St., in the city of Port Hueneme.  Officers had previously identified the driver as Eddie Rojo, and knew that Rojo had a federal warrant for firearms violations.  Officers detained Rojo and found Rojo in possession of a loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, P80 handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.

 

One of the passengers in the vehicle was arrested for possession of methamphetamine, and a second passenger was released from the scene.

 

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.