Oxnard Man Arrested for Illegal Possession of a Firearm

On April 30, 2026, at approximately 1:15 p.m., members from the Oxnard Police Department’s Special Enforcement Unit observed a group of individuals illegally consuming alcohol at the Ololkoy State Beach Park located at 1601 South Harbor Boulevard.

Officers made contact with the group and found one of the subjects, Gerardo Zapien of Oxnard, to be in illegal possession of a loaded concealed firearm.

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.  

DATE:             April 30, 2026 (1:15 p.m.)
SUBJECT:      Illegal possession of a Firearm
SUSPECTS:   Gerardo Zapien, 31-year-old Oxnard Resident
LOCATION:    Ololkoy State Beach Park, 1601 South Harbor Boulevard, Oxnard