Oxnard—At approximately, 8:50 p.m. Saturday, October 8, Oxnard Police Officers responded to a call of subject.
Officers learned that the suspect had pointed a firearm at the victim and the victim’s minor child. When Officers attempt to contact the suspect, Mario Amparan, he ignored the commands of the officers and attempted to walk away but was quickly detained. Amparan had discarded a loaded firearm with a high-capacity magazine. Amparan, a convicted felon, was arrested for numerous firearms-related charges as well as assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment.
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 click on “Report Suspicious Activity.” You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800) 222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
