Oxnard--On April 8, 2026, Officers from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) investigated Oxnard resident Mario Garcia for unlawful possession of a firearm. Officers served a search warrant at Garcia’s residence and located an unregistered firearm and several loaded magazines. Garcia was arrested and charged with multiple firearm charges.
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.
-Jason Radcliffe
