Four Oxnard Residents Indicted for Armed Robberies

Four residents of Oxnard have been charged in federal court for their alleged involvement in two armed robberies that occurred at a Home Depot on January 4 and a Walmart on January 7. The suspects, identified as Erasmo Jose Corral (19), Wendy Xitlali Gutierrez (21), Sylvia Martinez (51), and Ramon Olvera (29), face charges of conspiracy and interference with commerce under the Hobbs Act, each potentially facing up to 20 years in prison. Corral, who allegedly brandished a firearm during both robberies, faces additional charges that could lead to a maximum sentence of 82 years due to his prior felony status and drug possession charges. All four suspects were arrested at different times, with Corral and Gutierrez apprehended shortly after the Walmart robbery, while Martinez and Olvera were arrested in late March. They are expected to remain in federal custody until their trial dates, with the investigation led by the Ventura County Violent Crime Task Force and the FBI. The case highlights ongoing efforts to address violent crime in the area.