Oxnard Man Arrested for Threatening Victim and Child with Firearm

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On [March 8, 2026 at 8:50 p.m.], Oxnard police officers responded to a call of subject with a firearm at the above location.  Officers learned that the suspect had pointed a firearm at the victim and the victim’s minor child. 

When officers attempt to contact the suspect (Mario Amparan, 55 year old Oxnard resident) he ignored the commands of the officers and attempted to walk away, but was quickly detained. 

Amparan had discarded a loaded firearm with a high capacity magazine.  Amparan, a convicted felon, was arrested for numerous firearms-related charges as well as assault with a deadly weapon and child endangerment. 

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. 

DATE/TIME:   March 8, 2026 / 8:50 PM
SUBJECT:     Firearm Arrest 
SUSPECT:     Mario Amparan, 55 year old Oxnard resident
LOCATION:    2900 block East Ventura Boulevard, Oxnard
CONTACT:     Kevin Baysinger, Commander
805-385-7600 (Sun-Wed, 4PM-2AM) Kevin.Baysinger@OxnardPD.Org

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