July 26, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that the southeast patrol officers initiated a traffic stop at Backer Avenue and Illinois Avenue for a vehicle code violation. Officers contacted the driver who was found to be an active gang member and admitted being in possession of a firearm.
While searching the vehicle, an illegally concealed, loaded firearm was located. The driver was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail for firearm related charges.
Source & photo: Fresno Police Department