In a brief bout of chaos yesterday, Oxnard streets became the backdrop for a car chase that ended in the discovery of a loaded 3D-printed handgun, discarded during the pursuit. According to a news release from the Oxnard Police Department, at around 7:38 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit endeavored to pull over a vehicle on Camino Del Sol at Sara Drive for what should have been a standard traffic stop. The situation rapidly escalated when the vehicle refused to yield, leading the officers on a chase.
The suspects, identified as Oscar Villafana and Jesse Olivares, both 19, abruptly halted the pursuit but not before Olivares allegedly threw out a loaded 3D-printed handgun. Subsequently detained, Villafana faced arrest for evading the police as well as weapons violations, while Olivares met a similar fate for firearms violations. Trying to reduce gang activity and gun violence, the Oxnard Police Department is taking proactive measures—this incident, capturing the attention of law enforcement, echoes the broader societal concerns over the emergence of untraceable firearms.
Police efforts to intercept weapons and curb gang-related crimes in the area continue, with the Oxnard Police Department asking the public to report any relevant information that might aid in their ongoing efforts. Concerned citizens can contact the Oxnard Police Department directly at (805) 385-7600, or use more discreet channels such as the Ventura County Crime Stoppers by calling (800) 222-8477.
The department remains committed to leveraging law enforcement against known, active gang members and those engaging in gun-related criminal activity, said Corporal Jason Radcliffe. Reports can also be submitted online at www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org anonymously, where tips can be sent via text or email, furthering the capacity for community members to assist while preserving their anonymity.
