Documented Gang Member / Parolee Found to be in Possession of a P80 Firearm
By Redaccion
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On April 5th 2024, at approximately 5:47 p.m., officers from the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) were patrolling near Entrada and Gonzales Rd. when they observed Eddie Rojo riding as a passenger in a vehicle. The officers had prior contacts with Rojo and knew that he is on parole for felony firearms possession. The officers were also aware that Rojo is a documented criminal street gang member.
Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle and the driver, identified as George Lindsay, initially failed to yield. As Lindsay continued to drive away, officers observed Rojo toss a handgun from the vehicle. Lindsay ultimately stopped, and the handgun was recovered. Upon further inspection officers learned the firearm was a loaded 9-millimeter, Glock-style, Polymer 80, un-serialized, semi-automatic handgun. Polymer 80 semi-automatic handguns are sold commercially as incomplete, without serial numbers, and must be further manufactured to make them into functioning firearms.
Lindsay was arrested for allowing his passenger to have a loaded firearm in the vehicle. Lindsay was searched at the Oxnard Police Department prior to being booked. Officers located methamphetamine on Lindsay’s person and charged Lindsay with possessing methamphetamine for sale.
Officers charged Rojo with a parole violation. The investigation regarding Rojo’s possession of the firearm is continuing.
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.
