Oxnard | Registered Sex Offender found in possession of a loaded sawed-off shotgun

Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release

On April 27, 2021, the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), Oxnard K9 Unit, and Homeless Liaison Officers (HLO’s) conducted an investigation at Community Center Park directed at reducing illegal activity occurring at the park. During the investigation, Samuel Chester, was observed seated in the driver’s seat of his vehicle which had expired registration for over two years. HLO Officers conducted an enforcement stop and contacted Chester. During the investigation, a K9 Officer located a loaded sawed off shotgun directly behind the driver’s seat of the vehicle. 

Samuel Chester has a violent criminal history and is a registered sex offender. Chester was arrested for several felony weapons charges and booked into Ventura County Jail with zero-bail, pending a court appearance.

The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing gun crimes and violent crimes within Oxnard neighborhoods.  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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477.  You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.