November 16, 2021 - Merced – Merced Police officers arrested Fernando Cortez Iniguez (24) for possession of a stolen motor vehicle and weapon charges.

At 1:05 P.M., Officer Rudy Hernandez located an occupied stolen motor vehicle in the 2100 block of “P” Street. The occupant, Cortez, was arrested.

Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic firearm and a replica revolver.

Cortez was booked into the Merced County Jail for possession of a stolen motor vehicle, convicted felon in possession of a firearm, and violation of a restraining order violation.

The vehicle was returned to the owner.

Case Number: 21-69562

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this incident to contact Officer Hernandez at 209-388-7748 or by email at hernandezr@cityofmerced.org.  

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For any emergency call or text 911

For non-emergency call 209-385-6912

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Source: Merced Police Department