Oxnard Police Department
On May 7, at 5:45 p.m., officers from the Special Enforcement Unit (gang unit) conducted a probation search in the 1100 of Colonia Road for a 17 year old Oxnard resident that is a documented criminal street gang member and on probation for firearms violations prohibiting him from possession a firearm. As officers attempted contact with the occupants of the residence, they encountered Erica Jimenez (mother of the 17 year old probationer) at the front door. Jimenez became very argumentative, and began to refuse entry of the officers to conduct the probation search. As officers attempted to gain access to the residence for the probation search, additional officers outside saw a subject, identified as documented criminal street gang member Eric Soto, fleeing out a rear second story window. During the time that officers encountered Soto, the 17 year old probationer came to the front door and began to threaten officers by saying that he was going to kill them.
Officers were able to take Jimenez and the 17 year old into custody for obstructing and delaying peace officers, and resisting an executive officer. Soto was found to be a Parolee at Large, and to have a felony warrant for his arrest. Soto was arrested without further incident after officers safely removed him from the roof of the residence.
During the probation search of the residence, a loaded .22 caliber revolver was located in a bedroom of the residence. The 17 year old was additional charged with numerous firearms violations.
The Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit is 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.
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