Authorities arrested a suspect in Fresno after seizing 27 firearms, including assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, during a search warrant operation. (Fresno PD)
Share
|
Getting your Trinity Audio player ready...
|
A suspect was arrested Thursday after authorities recovered 27 firearms during a search warrant operation in northeast Fresno, police said.
Related Story: Mindy Casto Becomes Fresno’s Top Cop, Shedding Interim Tag
Police executed the warrant at a residence near Herndon and Millbrook avenues, uncovering 19 firearms, including handguns, shotguns, and rifles, along with ammunition and high-capacity magazines, authorities said.
An additional eight firearms were found at a pawn shop in connection with the case.
Related Story: Kerman Unified Tutor Arrested for Alleged Sexual Communications with Minor
The suspect, who has prior firearm-related arrests and is prohibited from possessing guns, was booked into the Fresno County Jail.
Police told GV Wire that they are not releasing the identity for the suspect at this time.
Related Story: Madera County Secures First Fentanyl-Related Homicide Conviction
Charges include possession of large-capacity magazines, illegal possession of an assault weapon, and obstructing a police officer, authorities said.
—
Connect with Anthony W. Haddad on social media. Got a tip? Send an email.
RELATED TOPICS:
Categories
Lyle Menendez Denied Parole After 35 Years in Prison for Parents’ Shotgun Murders
Trump Crime Crackdown Deploys Troops in Washington’s Safest Sites
California Voters Still Support High-Speed Rail, Even If It Never Gets Done
