Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On 3/6/21, at about 1:25 AM, officers attempted to contact a suspicious subject on Yucca Street, east of Saviers Road. The suspect, Carlos Aristoteles, age 33, ducked into a dumpster enclosure, where there were two homeless individuals sleeping inside. Officers heard a metal object hit the ground and later discovered a P80 Glock-style handgun. As officers attempted to handcuff suspect Aristoteles, he pulled away from the officers and physical struggle ensued, during which Aristoteles became violent towards the officers. Four officers physically struggled with suspect Aristoteles before he was brought under control and taken into custody. Several officers sustained minor injuries, consisting of scrapes and abrasions, however none required medical attention. Suspect Aristoteles was arrested for the felony charges of assaulting an officer, felon in possession of a firearm, and possession of an unregistered firearm. Suspect Aristoteles is on Post Release Offender Supervision and has a significant violent criminal history including prior assaults on officers, escape from custody, robbery, carjacking, and kidnapping.
The Post Release Offender Program was created in 2011 by Assembly Bill 109 (Public Safety Realignment). The program mandates that individuals sentenced to non-violent, non-serious or non-sex related felony offenses will serve their sentences in county jails instead of state prison. Release under AB 109 is based on the offender’s most recent commitment offense and prior convictions are not considered.
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.
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