Oxnard Vehicle Pursuit ends in Arrests

Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release

On April 25, 2018 at about 3:45AM, officers from the Oxnard Police Department attempted to stop a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Azalea and Lantana Streets in the City of Oxnard.  The vehicle failed to yield and a pursuit followed.  The vehicle fled through neighborhood streets and ended when the vehicle collided with several parked unoccupied vehicles in the 1000 Block of Quail Run Way.  The occupants fled the vehicle and a search followed. 

Two of the occupants were arrested a short time later:  Ramuco was arrested for evading from police officers (felony), fleeing the scene of a vehicle collision (misdemeanor), and a Post Release Offender violation (felony); Manriquez was arrested for two misdemeanor and one felony warrant, and resisting the duties of a police officer (misdemeanor). 

At about 7:30AM, residents from the 2400 Block of Kentia Street called stating a subject was knocking on their doors, saying he was being chased and that he needed medical attention.  Officers arrived and contacted Mesa, who was believed to have also been in the pursued vehicle.  Mesa received medical attention at the scene, and was arrested for possession of a dangerous substance and possession of drug paraphernalia (both misdemeanors).

Any investigation is continuing.  Anyone who has information regarding this incident is asked to contact the Oxnard Police Department.

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