2 Illegal Guns Seized In 2 Days, Berkeley Police Say

BERKELEY, CA — A Berkeley Police officer seized two loaded, concealed guns on consecutive nights during traffic stops. Two suspects were also arrested in connections with the guns - Walter Green 32, of Berkeley, and Lamar Cotton 32, of Richmond.

According to the police, "The Berkeley Police Department takes great pride in our ongoing efforts to take illegally possessed firearms off the streets and help make our community a safer place."

The first arrest was Friday night. At approximately 10:15 p.m., the officer stopped a Lexus in the area of San Pablo Avenue and Carleton Street for an equipment violation. During a search of the car, the officer found a loaded .357 revolver, concealed on the driver’s floorboard. Green was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public and Possession of Stolen Property.

On Saturday night at 11 p.m., the same officer stopped a vehicle for expired registration. A search of the vehicle turned up a loaded and concealed pistol inside of a backpack on the front passenger seat. Narcotics were also found in the vehicle. Cotton was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Firearm, Carrying a Loaded Firearm in Public and for being a Felon in Possession of a Firearm.

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