On April 2, 2022, at around 5:04 p.m., officers assigned to work extra gang enforcement conducted a traffic stop on a black Chevrolet Tahoe in the 2100 block of Alexander St. Officers contacted the driver Joel Antonio Ruiz, age 19, and a 17-year old male passenger.
Officers conducted a records check and determined that both occupants were on probation for previous firearm convictions. Officers conducted a search of the vehicle pursuant to the probation terms and located two loaded 9mm sub-compact handguns concealed in the center console area. Officers subsequently arrested both Ruiz and the Âjuvenile for various felony charges related to the possession of the firearms.
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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