The SAPD busted a suspected gun dealer involved with local gangs

SAPD gang detectives working in conjunction w/ patrol officers, developed information on an active gang member associate attempting to sell firearms to local gang members.

Detectives authored a search warrant for his apartment located in the city of Orange. The suspect was detained outside his apartment without incident.

As a result of the investigation, detectives located:- (3) loaded 9 MM semi-automatic handguns – (1) loaded AR Style rifle – several magazines loaded with ammunition – several bags of ammunition All inside the suspects bedroom. A record search revealed one of the handguns was reported stolen from the city of Anaheim.

The suspect was arrested for several felony charges and transported to the Santa

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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