News Release
During the month of July, 2022, the Oxnard Police Department Drug Enforcement Unit (DEU), the South District Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), and Homeless Liaison Officers (HLO’s) began an investigation regarding an increase in drug use and drug overdoses occurring in the area of Yucca Street and Saviers Road.
During the investigation, Abel Mejia was identified as being involved in the sale of Fentanyl in the surrounding area. DEU Detectives developed enough evidence to obtain a search warrant for narcotics sales.
On July 21, 2022, with the assistance of South District NPT Officers, Abel Mejia was observed driving a vehicle and a traffic enforcement stop was initiated. During a search of the vehicle, Mejia was found in possession of Fentanyl for sale. A search warrant was served at Abel Mejia’s residence and further evidence of narcotics sales was located.
Abel Mejia was arrested for possession for sale of Fentanyl and transportation of Fentanyl, both felonies. He was booked into Ventura County Jail.
The Oxnard Police Department is committed to reducing narcotics related overdoses within Oxnard neighborhoods.
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.
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