Oxnard police arrest man for carrying loaded handgun while on probation
OXNARD, Calif. - Oxnard police arrested a man late Friday night after he was found carrying a loaded handgun while serving probation for violent crimes.
Officers said a resident reported a suspicious person riding a bicycle on the 700 block of West Channel Islands Boulevard around 10:33 p.m.
When crews arrived to the area they found a 20-year-old Oxnard man on the 900 block of Channel Islands Blvd.
After checking their records, police confirmed the man was currently on probation with search terms related to a criminal history of violent crimes.
Officers decided to conduct a probation search of the man and found a loaded .380 caliber handgun in his pocket.
The man was arrested at the scene for various felony charges related to the possession of a loaded firearm including being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm.
Anyone with information about this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact The Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600 or online at www.oxnardpd.org.
