Oxnard police arrested a 20-year-old local man early Saturday after officers on patrol spotted him acting suspiciously near a parked vehicle, then watched him discard a firearm and attempt to walk away from the scene near Deodar Avenue and Oxnard Boulevard.
According to the edhat, uniformed patrol officers intercepted the discarded handgun and apprehended the suspect, identified as Paul Pina, a 20-year-old Oxnard resident. Police reported that Pina ditched the firearm once he noticed officers nearby and then tried to leave the area, prompting his arrest for violations connected to both the weapon and his attempt to flee.
A separate City of Oxnard police-news listing identifies the incident with a release timestamp of October 31, 2026, at 3:06 a.m., placing it at Deodar Avenue at Oxnard Boulevard and naming Pina as the suspect.
What Led to the Arrest
Per the Oxnard Police Department's account relayed in the report, the encounter began when officers on routine patrol noticed Pina behaving suspiciously near a parked vehicle. That observation preceded his decision to discard the firearm, the department said, which officers then recovered as part of the arrest.
No court, booking, or charging details beyond the arrest itself have been made public. The specific violations Pina now faces in connection with the firearm and his attempted departure from the scene have not been further detailed in the available police information.
How to Reach Investigators
The Oxnard Police Department is asking anyone with information about the incident to contact the department at (805) 385-7600 or to submit a report online. Those who prefer to remain anonymous can instead reach Ventura County Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-8477, or submit a tip online by text or email.
