October 5, 2023 - Fresno Police Department officials report that Southwest officers attempted to talk with a male walking in the area of Belgravia Avenue and Elm Avenue. As officers approached, the male fled and discarded a firearm as he ran. He was quickly detained, and officers located a loaded, short barrel shotgun.

The male was found to be a convicted felon on probation, with a felony warrant for his arrest, and an active gang member. His home and vehicle were open to search and seizure. Inside the vehicle, officers located two additional firearms. In the home, officers located three additional firearms, firearm accessories, over 5,000 rounds of various ammunition, gang indicia, and narcotics. Firearms were found to be serialized and unserialized.

The male was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail on his warrant and multiple firearm charges.

Source & photo: Fresno Police Department