Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On October 27th, 2019 at 5:10 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) were in the area of Beck Park at the 600 block of west Kamala Street reference recent gang activity. Officers contacted a subject, Eddie Martinez (37), in Beck Park. Martinez is a documented criminal street gang member in the City of Oxnard, and is currently on Parole for assault with a deadly weapon. During a Parole search, Martinez was found in possession of a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic handgun.
The firearm, found in Martinez’ possession, was also found to be unregistered. Martinez is a prohibited person from possessing a firearm due to a prior felony conviction. Martinez was arrested and charged with numerous firearms violations.
The Oxnard Police Department’s 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. 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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