July 17, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that a Southwest patrol officer initiated a traffic stop in the area of Divisadero Street and San Pablo Avenue for a vehicle code violation. The driver was found to be a convicted felon, an active gang member and was driving without a valid drivers license, with prior citations for the same offense.

During the inventory search prior to the vehicle being towed, officers located a loaded firearm belonging to the passenger. The driver and passenger were arrested on several weapons related charges and booked into the Fresno County Jail.

Source & photo: Fresno Police Department