Parolee in Possession of a Firearm

Oxnard Police Department

On April 2, at approximately 5:30 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a suspected traffic violation in the 100 blk. of E. B St.  The driver, identified as Mark Garganta, was contacted as the only occupant of the vehicle. Officers conducted a records check and learned Garganta was on parole for robbery. Officers exercised Garganta’s parole search terms. During a search of the vehicle a loaded P80 9mm handgun was located. Garganta was subsequently arrested for 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.