April 29, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that on April 28, 2023, the Merced Police Departments Gang Violence Suppression Unit arrested a man on probation for possession of an assault rifle and an outstanding warrant.

On April 28, 2023, at approximately 6:00 P.M., Gang Officers followed up on information that Chad Hosburgh (41) was in possession of an assault rifle. Officers served a search warrant in the 3700 block of Hatch Road and upon arrival Hosburgh fled out the back of the home and he was caught a short distance away. Officers located a .223 AR-15 Rifle, ammunition and approximately 58 grams of methamphetamine.

Hosburgh was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, possession of ammunition by a prohibited person, a felony warrant out of Tuolumne County and a violation of probation. He was booked into jail. Gary Cooper (39) was arrested for possession of narcotics for sale.

Merced PD Case Number: 23-21687

Officer Taylor Rocha at 209-388-7770 or by email at RochaT@CityofMerced.org.

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Source & photo: Merced Police Department