June 19, 2021 - Merced – Two handguns including a fully automatic firearm were located by Merced PD Gang Unit officers. On June 19th at approximately 4:11 P.M., Gang Unit Officer Lupian developed information that known gang member Donald Titus 18 years old, and a juvenile gang member were in possession of illegal firearms.

Both suspects were located at East Santa Fe Ave. and Stretch Road.

When gang officers tried to contact the suspects, they fled on foot. The firearms were located and one of them was found to be converted to a fully automatic handgun. There was a 50-round ammunition magazine and two 30 round magazines found in their vehicle. Both suspects were arrested and charged with various weapons violations and gang enhancements.

Case Number: 21-36198

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Lupian at 209-388-7844 or by email at LupianC@cityofmerced.org.

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Source: Merced Police Department