March 16, 2022 - Merced – On Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at 12:20 A.M. Officer Trevino observed a vehicle in the area of W. 16th Street and M Street with multiple lighting violations. Once stopped he determined that the driver had a suspended license. David Serena (23) a passenger in the vehicle was on active parole. Officer Trevino located an unregistered firearm hidden near where Serena was sitting as well as a small amount of cocaine. Serena was booked into the Merced County jail for various weapons charges, gang enhancements, and drug possession.

Case Number: 22-15533

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Trevino at 209-388-7705 or by email at trevinow@cityofmerced.org.  

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Source: Merced Police Department