August 22, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that the Southwest DST Officers observed approximately 30-40 known gang members congregating in the area of Tupman Avenue and Belgravia Avenue. With the assistance of AIR1 overhead, officers contacted the group.

An officer observed a male place an object into his waistband and attempt to jump the fence. As officers contacted the male, he littered a jar of Marijuana onto the ground. Officers were able to detain him quickly and located a loaded firearm in his waistband. He was found to be a convicted felon, on probation for assault with a deadly weapon.

The male was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on multiple weapons related offenses including Felon in possession of a firearm, Criminal Street Gang Member in possession of a Firearm, and for littering.

Source & photo: Fresno Police Department