Oxnard— At approximately 10:04 p.m. Friday, August 16, Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit Officers (Gang Unit) observed a subject who matched the description of a man brandishing of a knife that had just occurred.
The subject, Jorge Ortiz, a documented Colonia Chiques Gang member, attempted to run from officers but was eventually detained pursuant to the investigation.
Officers located a 9-millimeter P80 ghost gun in the direct path that Ortiz fled. Ortiz was arrested for numerous felony charges, including felon in possession of a firearm.
Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.
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 should contact the Oxnard Police Department at 805-385-7600 or online via oxnardpd.org and click 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.
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