March 11, 2022 - MERCED - The Merced Police Department reports Daniel Gonzalez (21) was arrested for several firearm charges, possession of stolen property, and vandalism.

On Friday, March 11th at 1:34 A.M., officers responded to 2000 block of E. Childs Ave. for a suspicious vehicle behind Cova’s Restaurant.

Officer Mitchell King detained Mr. Gonzalez standing near a freshly painted graffiti mural. Officer King searched his backpack and found a loaded .40 cal stolen firearm. He also had paint on his hands and spray can nozzle tips in his pockets. 97 spray paint cans were located inside his vehicle.

He was arrested and booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.

Case Number: 22-14442

Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this incident to contact Officer Mitchell King at (209) 385-6905 or by email at kingm@cityofmerced.org.

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Source: Merced Police Department