February 24, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report Luis Martinez (24) was arrested for narcotics sales and an unregistered firearm.
On Thursday, February 23rd, 2023, at 3:18 P.M., Officer Olivas made a traffic enforcement stop near the 200 block of R Street. Luis Martinez (24) was contacted and officers learned he was on probation with search & seizure terms.
Officers searched the vehicle and located cocaine, marijuana, mushrooms, packaging materials, a digital scale, and cash. Martinez was arrested for suspicion of narcotic sales.
Officers conducted a probation search at his residence and located an unregistered .22 caliber revolver that a family member tried to conceal in a dog kennel.
Martinez was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.
Case Number: 23-9859
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Marleen Olivas or FTO Jesus Lopez at 209-388-7782 or by email at olivasma@cityofmerced.org.
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For any emergency call or text 911
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Source: Merced Police Department
