January 1, 2023 - Merced - The Merced Police Department reports Sonny Vargas,20, was arrested on weapon charges following a traffic stop.
On Saturday, December 31st, at 1:55 PM, Officer Lopez conducted a traffic and arrested Sonny Vargas. A vehicle search was conducted and officers located two semi-automatic firearms and ammunition. One of the firearms was reported stolen in 2016.
Officers served a search warrant at Vargas’ home in the 400 block of W. 22nd Street. They recovered another unregistered firearm and components to assemble ghost guns.
Vargas was arrested on weapon charges and booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.
Case Number: 22-75167
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Lopez at 209-388-7782 or by email at lopezj@cityofmerced.org.
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Source: Merced Police Department
