OXNARD POLICE DEPARTMENT

NEWS RELEASE

INCIDENT:	Search Warrant / Gun Arrest
DATE/TIME:	May 29, 2018, 2:30 PM
LOCATION:	4000 block Saviors Road, Oxnard
SUSPECT(S):	Francisco Ramirez, 22 years, Oxnard resident
PREPARED BY:	Brett A. Smith, Sergeant Brett.smith@oxnardpd.org (805) 248-9122
CONTACT PERSON AND  CONTACT INFO:	Detective Ricardo Vega Ricardo.vega@oxnardpd.org (805) 906-0778

DETAILS:

On May 15, 2018, at 8:40 PM, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department responded to the area of Pleasant Valley and Terrace Avenue regarding a person shooting at a moving vehicle. The victim’s vehicle was struck one time, and the driver was not injured.   The Oxnard Police Departments Violent Crimes Unit (VCU) continued work the investigation and ultimately identified Francisco Ramirez as the shooter. Today at 2:30 PM, The Department’s Special Enforcement Unit located Ramirez in the 4000 block of Saviors Road. During a search of Ramirez, officers discovered he had a concealed 9mm handgun tucked in his waistband. Special Enforcement Unit officers and Violent Crimes Investigators subsequently served a Search Warrant at Ramirez’s residence. Ramirez was booked at the Ventura County Jail on four (4) felony gun related charges.

     

 

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 criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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