Oxnard PD Gang Unit arrest man on Firearms Charge

Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release

On June 19, 2017, at approximately 4:45 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (Special Enforcement Unit) were conducting uniform gang enforcement in the area of “J” Street and Bard Rd when they conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle violation. 

The vehicle was driven by 29 year old Oxnard resident, Cesar Reyes who failed to stop causing officers to pursue him.  Reyes committed several traffic violations, and a loaded firearm was thrown out the window, during the pursuit.  The pursuit stopped in the 800 block of Joyce Dr, in Port Hueneme.  An unidentified Hispanic male passenger fled from the vehicle and was not detained.  Reyes was arrested for the felony pursuit, drug paraphernalia, and gang injunction violations.  The firearms charges are pending further investigation.   

The Oxnard Police Department Gang Unit (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. Citizens are reminded to contact the Police Department when they observe suspicious activity or are witnesses to a crime. 

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 http://www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit at tip via text or email.

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