NEWS RELEASE
On January 13, 2022 at approximately 9:40 a.m., detectives from the Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) were working uniformed patrol when they conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation. The driver, Valentin Guzman, was found in possession of a large quantity of US Currency and fentanyl. The Detectives notified the Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) and requested assistance with the investigation. Based on the evidence recovered during the traffic stop, a search warrant was authorized for Guzman’s residence.
With the assistance of the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (SEU), DEU Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI executed a search warrant at Guzman’s residence. During a search of the residence, detectives located a large quantity of fentanyl, two stolen firearms, and a large quantity of US Currency.
Valentin Guzman was placed under arrest for several narcotics and firearm related charges. He was booked into the Ventura County Jail with a bail request of $1,000,000. The Ventura County Money Laundering Task Force (VCMLTF) is comprised of the Oxnard Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU) Detectives and Special Agents from the FBI.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related crimes in the City of Oxnard. 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 by calling the Ventura County Crime Stoppers. at (800)222-8477. You can also visit their website: www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.
SUSPECTS: Valentin Guzman, 43-year-old Oxnard resident
LOCATION: 1300 Bottlebrush Place, Oxnard
CONTACT: Brandon Ordelheide, Sergeant
(805) 256-5121 [email protected]
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