Teen gang member arrested for possession of loaded handgun & narcotics
This morning at around 10:30 a.m., a 17-year-old juvenile was arrested during a weapons-related search warrant served at a residence near the 52000 block of Nelson Street in Coachella, according to a news release by the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department.
Officers with the Coachella Valley Violent Crime Gang Task Force said the juvenile was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics. Officers seized a loaded .22 caliber revolver, ammunition, methamphetamine, and heroin.
The juvenile was charged with being a minor in possession of a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm while in possession of narcotics, and possession of narcotics for sale. The juvenile was booked at Juvenile Hall in Indio.
If you have any information about this crime, you are asked to contact CVVCGTF member Officer Matos at (760) 836-1600. If you have non-emergency information regarding gang activity, use the online Gang Task Force Tip Form or call 951-922-7601.
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