The SAPD arrested a suspect after a traffic stop on gun and narcotics charges

SAPD patrol officers were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of Harbor Blvd. and Lilac Ave. when they conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations.

During their investigation the officers discovered that the driver had no valid driver’s license. Strike One!

The driver also had an unserialized AR-15 rifle and ammunition. Strike Two!

The suspect also had gang-related indicia and narcotics. Strike Three!

The suspect was arrested and booked at the Santa Ana Jail on multiple gun and narcotics-related charges.

Gang indicia are items or behaviors that can indicate a person’s gang affiliation, such as:

• Clothing: Gang members often wear distinct styles of clothing.
• Jewelry: Gang members may wear jewelry that represents their gang, such as a necklace, ring, or belt buckle.
• Tattoos: Tattoos can indicate gang affiliation or geographic origin.
• Hand signs: Gang members may use hand signs to communicate.
• Graffiti: Gangs use graffiti to identify themselves and their territory.
• Weapons: Gang members may use weapons such as knives, handguns, or automatic firearms.
• Street names: Gang members are often known by their street names rather than their birth names.
• Gang slang: Gang members may use a verbal code to communicate with each other.
• Photographs: Gang members may keep photo albums of themselves and other members.
• Music: Gang culture is often spread through music and entertainment.
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