Richmond Police Arrest Alleged Gang Members

RICHMOND,CA - Four alleged gang members were arrested Sunday in Richmond after officers found a firearm inside their vehicle, police said.

According to Richmond police, detectives were on patrol in the city's Southern District when they stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.

During the traffic stop, detectives made contact with the four occupants of the vehicle and asked them to step out of the vehicle.

Detectives then searched the vehicle and found a loaded firearm on the floorboard.

None of the four occupants, who police said were gang members, claimed ownership of the gun, police said.

All four were arrested on suspicion of firearm-related offenses with gang enhancements. Police later learned that one of the occupants was also on probation.

Police are asking anyone who sees suspicious people, vehicles or activity to call 911 or (510) 233-1214.

— Bay City News; Image via Richmond Police

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