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Friday June 7th, 2024 :: 01:31 p.m. PDT

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Arrest Made for Illegal Possession of Firearm

Nature of Incident: Arrest Made for Illegal Possession of Firearm
Report Number: 24-63361
Location: 100 Block of Los Angeles Avenue, Oxnard
Date & Time: 06/04/2024 @ 2:00 PM
Unit(s) Responsible: Detention Services Classification Unit
West County Special Enforcement Unit
Headquarter Station Detectives
   
(S)uspects, (V)ictims, (P)arty, (D)ecedent

City of Residence

Age
(S) Alex Nunez
(S) Debbie Lopez                                                                                                                             
 
Oxnard
Oxnard
43
62
Narrative:
 
On 06/04/2024, detectives with the Pre-Trial Detention Services Classification Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit, and Headquarters Patrol Station arrested Alex Nunez and Debbie Lopez on firearm-related charges.
 
On 05/22/2024, detectives from the Pre-Trial Detention Services Classification Unit obtained information about a suspect who was illegally in possession of a firearm and who made statements of wanting to use it against law enforcement.  Based on this information, an investigation was launched to locate the firearm and any outstanding suspects involved.  During the investigation, detectives identified Alex Nunez and Debbie Lopez as the possessors of the firearm.
 
On 06/04/2024, the Pre-Trial Detention Services Classification Unit, West County Special Enforcement Unit Detectives, and Headquarters Station Detectives served a residential search warrant in the 100 Block of Los Angeles Avenue in the city of Oxnard.  As a result of the search warrant, a loaded firearm was recovered.  Lopez was contacted at the location and arrested for the following charges:
 
PC 27545 - Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm
PC 29800(a)(1) - Own/Possess/Control Firearm by Felon or Addict
PC 30305(a)(1) - Person Prohibited from Possession a Firearm Possess Ammunition
PC 2580(c)(6) - Carrying a Loaded Firearm/Not Registered Owner of Firearm
PC 135 - Destroying/Concealing Evidence
PC 4572 - Ex-Convict in Custodial Facility
 
Lopez was booked into the Pre-Trial Detention Facility and later released on her own recognizance.
 
On 06/05/2024, Nunez, who was already in-custody at the Pre-Trial Detention Facility for unrelated matters, was arrested for the following charges:
 
PC 29800(a)(1) - Own/Possess/Control Firearm by Felon or Addict
PC 27545 - Unlawful Transfer of a Firearm
PC 30305(a)(1) - Person Prohibited from Possession a Firearm Possess Ammunition
PC 2580(c)(6) - Carrying a Loaded Firearm/Not Registered Owner of Firearm
 
Nunez remains in custody with an upcoming court date and $50,000 bail amount.
 
 
 
Prepared by: Deputy Anthony Bavero  
News Release Date: June 7, 2024  
Media Follow-Up Contact: Sergeant Jamal Clark 
(805) 648-9269
[email protected]
 
 
Approved by:
 
Booking Photo Release:
Captain Cameron Henderson
 
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Ventura County Crime Stoppers will pay up to $1,000 reward for information, which leads to the arrest and criminal complaint against the person(s) responsible for this crime.  The caller may remain anonymous.  The call is not recorded.  Call Crime Stoppers at 800-222-TIPS (8477).
 
 

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Ventura, CA 93003

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