Felon Arrested With Firearm Next To Banning Police Department

BANNING, CA — A felon was arrested after he was allegedly found carrying a loaded firearm in public and possessing ammunition and drug paraphernalia, authorities said Saturday.

Police officers conducted a check on the man on Sept. 13 around 6 p.m. when he was allegedly loitering next to the Banning Police Department, police said.

He was identified as Eric Guerrero, 40, a convicted felon and resident of Banning, according to the department.

A search of his property revealed he was in possession of a loaded .22 caliber revolver, three pellet pistols that resembled firearms, drug paraphernalia and several rounds of miscellaneous ammunition, according to police.

Anyone with information about the suspect was encouraged to call Banning police at 951-922-3170.

—City News Service