Oxnard Police arrest felon in possession of handgun

sale times; font-size: 16px;”>On Monday August 18, ask 2014, look at approximately 11:30 p.m., Oxnard police officers responded to the 500 block of Hill St. regarding subjects drinking and disturbing. When officers arrived on scene, Alexandro Valadez was contacted and found to be in possession of a concealed handgun. Valadez is also a convicted felon, which is an additional violation.

In an effort to address the recent increase in firearms-related crimes, the Oxnard Police Department launched the Operation Safer and Stronger initiative, as well as the Firearms Strike Team (FAST) led by the Violent Crimes Unit, to proactively remove firearms from prohibited persons in the City. The objective of the initiative and FAST is to reduce gun violence in Oxnard through education, intervention, and enforcement.
 
Anyone with information about this incident is encouraged to call the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7740

Source: Oxnard Police Department

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