Oxnard Police Seize Loaded Handgun, Make Two Arrests During Traffic Stop

OXNARD (CBSLA) - Patrol deputies with the Oxnard Police Department conducted a traffic stop early Sunday morning in the 2100 block of East Gonzalez Road that led to the arrest of two men and the seizure of a loaded handgun.

The driver of the pick-up truck, Luis Ornelas, was determined to be on searchable probation, according to Oxnard PD. During the search, the passenger, Julio Cervantes, was arrested for felony possession of a loaded 9mm P80 handgun.

Ornelas was arrested for being a being a felon with in possession of ammunition.

Investigators at Oxnard PD are urging anyone with information regarding this case or any other criminal activity to contact the department at 805-385-7600 or online at the Oxnard Police Department Website.