While conducting proactive enforcement at the 800 block of N. Van Ness, police officers noticed a suspect attempting to hide near a parked vehicle as they drove by, according to the SAPD.
When the officers approached the suspect he fled on foot.
Following a brief pursuit the officers were able to safely detain him.
A search of his person revealed a loaded P80 9mm handgun.
The suspect was booked at the Santa Ana CIty Jail on weapons-related charges.
SAPD patrol officers conducted a vehicle stop involving an individual linked to illegal businesses in the area.
During the stop the suspect admitted to the officers that he had two guns.
A subsequent search of the vehicle confirmed that he was illegally in possession of the firearms.
The suspect was arrested and booked at the Santa Ana City Jail.
