July 9, 2021 - Merced – Daniel Deltoro, 23, was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm, driving while intoxicated, hit and run vehicle collision, and gang enhancements.

On July 9th at 2:30 AM, Officer Laguna saw a vehicle driving erratically on W. Main St. The driver, Deltoro, tried to evade officers and ended up crashing his vehicle near The Bar B-Q Pit at the 1700 block of “G” Street. Officers were able to arrest Deltoro after a short foot pursuit.

Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded 12-gauge shotgun on the driver seat. Deltoro was also driving while intoxicated by alcohol. Victoria Villegas,32,was an occupant of the vehicle and was also arrested for possession of a loaded firearm in a motor vehicle.

Deltoro was arrested for being a prohibited person in possession of a firearm, driving while intoxicated, hit and run, and gang enhancements. He was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

Case Number: 21-40902

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Source: Merced Police Department