March 6, 2023 – Fresno Police Department officials reported that Southeast DST officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle in the area of First Street and Illinois Avenue. During the traffic stop, officers recognized a male occupant as an active gang member and parolee.

A parole compliance check of the vehicle was conducted and a firearm was located in the vehicle. The driver was identified as an active gang member and was determined to be in possession of this firearm. An additional firearm was found on one of the female occupants.

Officers also located methamphetamine. The male and female were both arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for several firearm and drug related charges.

Source & photo: Fresno Police Department