NEWS RELEASE

 

DATE:            May 17, 2025 (8:30 p.m.)

SUBJECT:   Unregistered Firearm Possession and Drug Sales

SUSPECTS:  Manuel Moreno, 50-year-old Oxnard resident

LOCATION:  1400 block of South Oxnard Blvd.

CONTACT:   Jason Radcliffe, Sergeant

                      (805) 385-7600 | [email protected]

 

On May 17th, at approximately 8:30 p.m., Officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop in the 1400 block of South Oxnard Blvd. During the contact, Officers removed the driver, Manuel Moreno, 50 years old, from the vehicle and conducted a pat-down search for weapons. Moreno was found to be in possession of a loaded 45 caliber, 1911-style pistol, concealed in the waistband of his pants. Moreno was also in possession of Fentanyl. Moreno was arrested for multiple firearm charges and possession of Fentanyl for sale.

 

The Oxnard Police Department 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.