In a straightforward case of firearm possession and law enforcement diligence, Oxnard authorities booked two suspects for violations related to guns and ammunition. According to a press release issued by the Ventura County Sheriff's Office, Alex Nunez, 43, and Debbie Lopez, 62, both Oxnard residents were taken into custody on firearm charges after a meticulous investigation uncovered their connection to a loaded gun, reported.
The initial lead that set the detectives on their trail came on May 22 when information surfaced about a suspect—later identified as Nunez—with an illegal firearm, who menacingly expressed an intent to use it against law enforcement, this information sparked a hunt for the firearm and any individuals linked to it, the press release detailed, during the course of the investigation, detectives pointed to Alex Nunez and Debbie Lopez as the holders of the weapon. On June 4, engaging a collective force comprised of units from the Pre-Trial Detention Services Classification Unit, the West County Special Enforcement Unit, and various Headquarters Station Detectives, a search warrant was executed at a residence on the 100 Block of Los Angeles Avenue, where the loaded weapon was found and Lopez arrested on the spot.
Lopez, apprehended at the address listed, now faces a smorgasbord of charges including unlawful transfer of a firearm (PC 27545), ownership, possession, or control of a firearm by a felon or addict (PC 29800(a)(1)), and possession of ammunition by someone prohibited from gun ownership (PC 30305(a)(1)), to name but a few, she was taken to the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and has since been released on her own recognizance, a press release from Ventura County Sheriff's Office states.
Meanwhile, Nunez—who was already detained at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility on unrelated offenses—got additional charges related to the illegal firearm including ownership, possession, or control of a firearm by a felon or addict (PC 29800(a)(1)) and the unlawful transfer of a firearm (PC 27545), with his bail set at $50,000, he remains in custody with a court date looming over him, the document obtained by the Sheriff's office clarifies.
As the case moves through the legal processes, Ventura County Crime Stoppers continues to offer rewards for actionable intelligence that leads to arrests in such situations, reminding the public that calling individuals may remain anonymous, while no call is recorded—potential tips can be relayed to Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477). Deputy Anthony Bavero prepared the release with Sergeant Jamal Clark available for media follow-up, the press release concludes, promoting collaboration and community support in upholding the law.
