Oxnard Police Department – Incident Press Release
On February 24, 2019, at 11:21 pm, an Oxnard Police Department patrol officer conducted a traffic stop in the area of Rose Avenue and Gary Drive. During the traffic stop it was determined that the passenger, Jonathan Faagogo, was a Post Release Offender, a California voter approved supervised release status offered to nonviolent offenders.
A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted and a loaded 9mm Ruger firearm was located inside the vehicle. The firearm was later determined to be stolen. The driver, Richard Chairez, was charged with multiple weapons violations. Faagogo was determined to be in violation of his PRCS probation and also taken into custody.
Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7600, or 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.
Suspects: Richard Chairez, 22 year old, Oxnard resident, Jonathan Faagogo, 22 year old, Oxnard resident