Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On January 31, at 3:55 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) contacted four subjects in the south alley of the 300 block of Canterbury Way in a parked vehicle reference drinking alcohol in public and illegal alley parking. One of the subjects was identified as Edwin Garcia (19 years). Garcia along with the other subjects are known to be criminal street gang members within the City of Oxnard. A search of the parked vehicle was conducted, and a loaded 40 caliber Glock 23 handgun was located. The Glock was found to be in the possession of Garcia.
The Glock was determined to be a finished 80 percent frame Glock, and was not registered to Garcia. Garcia was arrested for various firearm related charges.
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.
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