Merced Police Department Reports Traffic Stop Leads to Illegal Weapon Seizure (Glock 9MM Semi-Automatic Weapon) and Arrest

Details: Last Updated: Sunday, 26 February 2023 13:46; Published: Sunday, 26 February 2023 11:42

February 26, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report Armando Romero,21, was arrested on illegal possession of a firearm and gang enhancements.

On Saturday, February 25th, 2023 at 10:05 PM, Officer Ashley Adame made a traffic stop on a vehicle near M Street & Lehigh Drive. The driver consented to a search of the vehicle. The passenger, Romero, exited and officers noticed he was cradling an object in his waistband. Officers gained control of his arms and a loaded firearm fell from his waistband down to the ground.

The firearm was a Glock 9MM semi-automatic weapon. Romero was arrested for illegal possession of a firearm and gang enhancements. He was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

Case Number: 23-10285

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Ashley Adame at 209-388-7812 or by email at adamea@cityofmerced.org.

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Source: Merced Police Department

Merced Police Department Reports Traffic Stop Leads to Illegal Weapon Seizure (Glock 9MM Semi-Automatic Weapon) and Arrest

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