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La Quinta man arrested for alleged possession of illegal weapons

Man arrested after police allegedly found illegal weapons in his home.

Monday afternoon, the La Quinta Police Department responded to reports of a family disturbance at the 54700 block of Avenida Vallejo. Officers arrived and contacted Stacy Rowan, 55, of La Quinta.

According to a news release from the Sheriff’s Department, officers discovered several firearms illegally possessed by Rowan. Officers also discovered materials consistent with explosives. Based on the materials located, the Hazardous Device Team responded and assumed the investigation into the materials present at the residence.

Rowan was arrested and booked at Indio jail on weapons charges. The investigation is on-going, anyone with further information is encouraged to contact Deputy Sandoval from the Thermal Sheriff’s Station at (760) 863-8990.

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