Oxnard police arrested man accused of possession of firearm, narcotic sales

OXNARD, Calif. -- Oxnard police arrested one man accused of possession of a firearm and narcotic sales on Thursday.

On Thursday around 1 a.m., Oxnard police conducted a traffic stop on a 2006 Audi for a vehicle code violation on the 4700 block of South J Street in Oxnard.

Police identified Hector Gutierrez, 28, from Oxnard who was on active probation with various search terms.

During a search of the car, officers located an unloaded 9mm semiautomatic handgun in the trunk. Officers also found a high capacity magazine, live ammunition, narcotics and a large sum of money.

Police say Gutierrez has previously been convicted of a felony and is prohibited from possessing firearms. The firearm found in his car was not registered to him.

Gutierrez was arrested for numerous felony charges related to firearm, ammunition and high capacity magazine possession and narcotic sales.

Anyone with information about this case or other criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600.