Fresno Police Arrest Teen With Stolen Gun

By Anthony W. Haddad

Published 6 hours ago on

April 29, 2025

Fresno police arrested a 16-year-old boy on multiple charges after finding a stolen handgun in his waistband during a patrol in Southeast Fresno. (Fresno PD)

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A 16-year-old boy was arrested after Fresno police say he was found carrying a stolen handgun during a call for service in Southeast Fresno, the Fresno Police Department said in a statement.

Officers from the department’s Southeast patrol division responded to reports of a possible armed person near Butler Avenue and Fifth Street, police said Tuesday.

After canvassing the area, officers contacted two 16-year-old males.

A search of one of the teens turned up a stolen handgun concealed in his waistband, authorities said. The teen is currently on probation for possession of a stolen vehicle.

He was arrested and booked into the Juvenile Justice Center on multiple charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm, possession of a stolen firearm, and probation violation.

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Anthony W. Haddad,

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Anthony W. Haddad, who graduated from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo with his undergraduate degree and attended Fresno State for a MBA, is the Swiss Army knife of GV Wire. He writes stories, manages social media, and represents the organization on the ground.