Port Hueneme Police Department – Incident Press Release
On Monday April 29th, 2019 at 9:45 PM, Port Hueneme Police Officers were dispatched to the area of the 2500 block of Yardarm Avenue reference a group of juveniles drinking and disturbing in the alley. When officers arrived, a group of six to eight juveniles fled in different directions.
One of the juveniles attempted to discard a loaded .357 revolver handgun in front of a vacant apartment. One of the responding officers observed the actions of the juvenile and arrested him without incident. The loaded firearm was also recovered at the scene.
During the course of the investigation it was discovered the 17-year old male juvenile suspect was “tagging” with spray paint as officers arrived. He was arrested and later transported to juvenile hall on several charges, which included; Possession of a loaded handgun, Vandalism, Possession of Vandalism Tools and Gang Enhancement charges.
Anyone with information or questions about this incident can contact Detective Mike Hamrick at the Port Hueneme Police Department (805) 986-6541 or email at [email protected].