On Wednesday, February 4th at about 7 am, the Oxnard Police Department’s Neighborhood Policing Team (NPT), in collaboration with the Homeless Liaison Unit (HLO) and Union Pacific Railroad Police (UPPD), conducted a directed enforcement operation along the railroad tracks in the E. Fifth Street corridor, near Meta St and Oxnard Blvd.
The operation was initiated in response to community concerns, recent fatal and non-fatal drug overdoses, ongoing trespassing on railroad property, and the illegal storage of personal property along the train tracks.
Union Pacific Railroad coordinated the removal of more than 33 tons of debris and hazardous waste, totaling 11 truckloads, from encampments in the area.
As a result of the operation, thirty-seven (37) individuals were arrested for various offenses, including illegal storage of property in public areas, trespassing, drug possession, and outstanding warrants.
Directed enforcement operations will continue throughout the City of Oxnard to address quality-of-life concerns and enhance public safety.
Anyone with information regarding illegal encampments can report through the “Oxnard 311” app. Anyone with information regarding criminal activity is encouraged to contact the Oxnard Police Department at (805) 385-7755 or via the Department’s website: www.oxnardpd.org and click Report Suspicious Activity. You can remain anonymous if you choose to do so. You can also remain anonymous by calling Ventura County Crime Stoppers at 1 (800) 222-8477 or visiting www.venturacountycrimestoppers.org to submit a tip via text or email.