July 22, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that Enoch Evans (18) was arrested for weapon charges during a traffic stop.

On Friday, July 21st, 2023, at 7:44 P.M., Officer Moreno made a traffic enforcement on  a vehicle near the 2200 block of E. Childs Ave. Evans was an occupant of the vehicle and subject to search conditions.

Officers searched the vehicle and located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic firearm and ammunition. Evans is restricted from possessing firearms due to his criminal history.

Evans was booked into the Merced County Jail for firearm & ammunition charges.

Case Number: 23-37770

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Moreno at 209-385-6912 or by email at morenor@cityofmerced.org.  

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Source & photo: Merced Police Department