Sanger Police Department officers arrested a convicted felon and alleged gang member after finding him in possession of a loaded firearm and illegal narcotics during a patrol stop last week.

According to police, officers on routine patrol at about 10:05 p.m. Thursday contacted George Sanchez while he was riding a bicycle.

Police said Sanchez, who officers identified as a member of the Selma Bulldogs gang, was found carrying a loaded firearm and illegal narcotics.

Sanchez was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail.

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The Sanger Police Department asked anyone with information regarding gang violence or activity to contact them at (559) 875-8522.

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