August 26, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that on August 25, 2023, at approximately 6:15 A.M., The Merced Police Departments Gang Unit serves a search warrant and recovers 4 rifles.

On August 25, 2023, Gang Officer Rocha followed up on information that Codee Lambert (33) was in possession of an unserialized assault rifle and several other firearms.

As officers served the search warrant, they located Lambert leaving his home near 12th St. and S St. Lambert had the assault rifle on him in a duffle bag. As officers searched the home, they located 2 shotguns, another rifle, and ammunition. Lambert was arrested for firearms related charges.

Merced PD Case Number: 23-44482

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Rocha at 209-388-7770 or by email at RochaT@CityofMerced.org.  

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Source & photo: Merced Police Department