Tue. Feb 4th, 2025

SAPD gang detectives stopped a vehicle for traffic violations. Upon contact with the driver the detectives observed narcotic paraphernalia inside the vehicle.

During a search of the vehicle the detectives located a loaded .22 caliber revolver and a loaded 9mm semi-automatic “Ghost Gun.”

In addition to the firearms the detectives also located narcotics and indicia consistent with the sale of illegal narcotics.

SAPD Civic Center patrol officers conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for traffic violations. Upon contacting the driver they found he was in possession of a “ghost gun” and narcotics.

While conducting a patrol check SAPD gang detectives observed two suspects loitering. Detectives contacted the subjects and located a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun in one of the male’s pockets.

A record check revealed both males were documented gang members.

On Friday, March 18, 2022 at 10:04 PM, the Garden Grove Police Department’s Community Impact Unit (CIU) was conducting directed enforcement when they observed a known local gang member acting suspiciously.

CIU officers contacted the subject and located a loaded 9mm “ghost gun” in his waistband. He was subsequently arrested and later booked into the Orange County Jail.

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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.

By Art Pedroza

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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