October 23, 2023 - Merced – Merced Police Department officials report that Eric Alvarez (27) was arrested on weapon and drug charges following a vehicle stop.
On Saturday, October 22nd, 2023, at 11:40 P.M., Officer Mendoza initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle near the 600 block of E. Main Street. During the traffic stop, Officer Mendoza saw a large bag of processed marijuana and a revolver on the driver-side floorboard. The vehicle was searched and Officer Mendoza located drug paraphernalia and crystal methamphetamine.
Alvarez was arrested for possession of a firearm and controlled substances. He was booked into custody at the Merced County Jail.
Case Number: 23-55882
Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Mendoza at 209-388-7794 or by email at mendozam@cityofmerced.org.
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Source & photo: Merced Police Department
