Last night, police officers contacted a male in the parking lot of a local motel, according to the Fullerton Police Department.
The individual initially provided a false name, but the officers were able to confirm his true identity — and discovered why he was trying to hide it.
The suspect was found with a firearm in his pocket, narcotics, and multiple outstanding warrants. The firearm was later confirmed to be stolen.
The man was arrested and booked on several charges, including, his outstanding warrants, felon in possession of a firearm, possession of narcotics, possession of a stolen firearm and additional misdemeanor and felony violations.
A female associated with the incident was also arrested for possession of drugs.
Here are the likely penalties the suspects could face under California law:
Male Suspect
- Felon in Possession of a Firearm (Penal Code § 29800)
- Felony offense
- 16 months, 2 years, or 3 years in state prison
- Possible fines up to $10,000
- Possession of a Stolen Firearm (Penal Code § 496)
- Misdemeanor: Up to 1 year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- Felony: Up to 3 years in state prison and/or $10,000 fine
- Possession of Narcotics (Health & Safety Code § 11350)
- Usually a misdemeanor under Prop 47
- Up to 1 year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- Eligible for drug diversion programs instead of jail
- Providing False Identity to Police (Penal Code § 148.9)
- Misdemeanor
- Up to 6 months in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- Outstanding Warrants
- Penalties depend on underlying charges
- Arrest and mandatory court appearance; cannot simply pay to clear most warrants
Female Suspect
- Possession of Narcotics (Health & Safety Code § 11350)
- Misdemeanor
- Up to 1 year in county jail and/or $1,000 fine
- Eligible for diversion programs