NEWS RELEASE
DATE: May 21, 2025 (5:40 p.m.)
SUBJECT: Two Passengers Arrested for Firearm Possession
LOCATION: Rose Ave. at Eastman Ave., Oxnard
SUSPECT: Jordan Lee, 25-year-old Oxnard resident
Johnathan Palazuelos, 26-year-old Oxnard resident
CONTACT: Bakari Myers, Sergeant
(805) 797-6202 [email protected]
On May 21st, at approximately 5:40 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle at Rose Ave. and Eastman Ave. for observed vehicle code infractions. Officers ultimately had the occupants exit the vehicle. Officers searched the vehicle and located two loaded Glock handguns. The two passengers in the vehicle, identified as Jordan Lee and Johnathan Palazuelos, were ultimately charged with illegal firearm possession. The driver was released at 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.