January 7, 2023 - The Fresno Police Department reports on Thursday evening, Central patrol officers conducted a traffic stop at Warren Avenue and Fountain Way for a vehicle code violation. The driver was found to be a felon, on probation, and an active gang member. During the investigation, officers located a loaded firearm in the vehicle.

The driver was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for multiple charges.

Also on Thursday night, Southeast DST Officers conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of First Street and White Avenue for a vehicle code violation. During the course of the traffic investigation, officers located a loaded firearm found to be registered to a person who had reported it lost or stolen previously.

The driver was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for numerous firearm related charges.


Source: Fresno Police Department