Oxnard Gang Unit Arrests Gang Member

Oxnard Police Incident Press Release

At approximately 7:15 p.m.on June 3rd, the Oxnard Special Enforcement Unit (Gang Unit) and an Oxnard K9 Unit conducted a traffic stop.  The driver of the stopped vehicle was suspected of committing a traffic violation.  The stop occurred in the 1100 block of South Oxnard Blvd. The driver was identified as Bardomiano Sanchez, and the passenger was identified as Jose Diaz.  Sanchez was found to be on parole for voluntary manslaughter and is a documented Oxnard criminal street gang member. 

Officers searched the vehicle pursuant to Sanchez’ parole terms and located a loaded handgun inside the vehicle.  The serial numbers to the firearm had been removed.  Diaz was charged with possessing a handgun with an obliterated serial number, a felony.  Sanchez was charged with violating the terms of his parole.

The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit and K9 Unit are committed to reducing gang crimes and gun violence in the City of Oxnard through the strict enforcement of laws specifically targeting known, active gang members residing in the city.  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