Loaded Guns Seized In Berkeley, 2 Arrests

BERKELEY, CA — Two people were arrested and two loaded guns were seized by Berkeley Police on Sunday after a patrol officer spotted something fishy at the Berkeley Marina. A meth pipe and an open container of alcohol were also seized, police report.

Under arrest are 25-year-old Corina Tito-Lopez of Berkeley and 31-year-old Mamun Saeidah of Suisun.

The incident began around 3:45 Sunday morning when a police officer noticed two people sleeping in a running car. The officers checked the car and noticed the pipe and alcohol.

When a backup officer arrived, the sleeping pair was awakened. One of the officers spotted a pistol on the driver's floorboard. After the pair was handcuffed, the car was searched. That't when the second gun was found in a gun box on the backseat. Police also reportedly found a leaded cane.

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Tito-Lopez was arrested for possession of a concealed firearm in vehicle, and carrying a loaded firearm.

Saeidah was arrested on several weapons charges, possession of drug paraphernalia, a probation violation, and driving a motor vehicle while his license suspended for driving under the influence.
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