Oxnard Gang Member Arrested on Outstanding Warrant

Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release

Ronald Amesquita

On October 5, 2018 at approximately 4:05 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle for a traffic violation in the area of Channel Islands Blvd. @ Victoria Ave. The driver and sole occupant of the vehicle was identified as 25 year old Ronald Amesquita. He is identified as an active gang member in the City of Oxnard and was known to have an outstanding felony warrant for his arrest.  Amesquita fled in his vehicle from officers to the area of Channel Islands Blvd. and Bolker Way where he fled on foot after colliding with a parked vehicle. Pursuing officers were able to apprehend Amesquita without incident. He was arrested for his outstanding felony warrant, evading police, fleeing the scene of an accident and resisting arrest.

Amesquita has an extensive history of arrests. Some of his arrests include assault with a deadly weapon, resisting arrest, vehicle theft, evading police and attempting to escape from custody.

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 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.

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