Felon in Possession of Firearm
May 7, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that Derik Punneo (33) was arrested for being in possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.
On Friday, May 5th, 2023, at 8:41 A.M., Officer Lopez made a traffic stop on a vehicle near Parsons Ave & E. Yosemite Parkway. Punneo admitted to being on Post-Release Community Supervision and in possession of a loaded firearm. Officer Lopez searched the vehicle and found a loaded .45 caliber semi-automatic firearm.
Punneo was arrested on weapon charges and booked into custody at the Merced County Jail. Punneo is restricted from possessing firearms due to his criminal history.
Case Number: 23-22911
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Jose Lopez at 209-385-6912 or by email at lopezje@cityofmerced.org.
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Source & photo: Merced Police Department
