STOLEN RIFLE AND DRUM MAGS FELON BACK IN CUSTODY AFTER WILD OXNARD CHASE

Christopher Adam Mack is back in handcuffs after leading Oxnard police on a car and foot chase with a stolen rifle and high capacity drum magazines in his seat.

The incident began on Sunday April 19 2026 when officers attempted to contact the 42 year old on West Channel Islands Boulevard.

Instead of complying Mack gunned it in his vehicle sparking a high speed pursuit through city streets that put the public at risk.

Mack eventually ditched his car and attempted to flee on foot but he was quickly tackled and detained by pursuing officers.

During a search of the vehicle officers discovered a rifle that had been reported stolen out of Simi Valley along with multiple high capacity drum magazines and a stash of ammunition.

Mack is a convicted felon who was already out on post release community supervision which legally barred him from possessing any firearms or ammunition.

He now faces a long list of new felony charges including possession of a firearm by a felon possession of ammunition by a prohibited person and evading a peace officer.

Additional charges include possession of a large capacity magazine possession of a controlled substance while armed and a felony warrant for his arrest.

Court records indicate Mack has a history of felony convictions and his status on supervision at the time of this arrest has sparked local debate over current release policies.

Mack was booked into the Ventura County Pre Trial Detention Facility where he is being held without bail as he awaits his next court appearance.

Why is a felon with this kind of history back out on the streets in the first place?