NEWS RELEASE
DATE: August 13, 2022; 12:30AM
SUBJECT: Subject Arrested for Firearm Possession
SUSPECTS: Richard Harja, 51 year old Port Hueneme resident
LOCATION: City of Oxnard
CONTACT: Kevin Baysinger, Commander
(805) 385-7600 | kevin.baysinger@Oxnardpd.org
On the above date and time, Oxnard Police Officers were dispatched to the 2800 block of S. Harbor Boulevard reference a subject possibly in possession of a handgun. Once the officers arrived, they made contact with Harja, who matched the description given by the reporting party.
During the officers’ contact with Harja, officers located a firearm that Harja had concealed on himself. Officers were able to retrieve the firearm, and place Harja in handcuffs. The firearm was loaded, with one round in the chamber. Officers learned that he was a previously convicted felon and prohibited from possessing a firearm. Harja was arrested for multiple firearms violations, and transported to Ventura County Jail.
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.