Crime & Safety
Stolen Gun, Dagger Seized As Suspect Arrested
Fremont Police credit a tip from the public for the man's arrest.
FREMONT, CA — Fremont Police received a tip about a suspicious man looking into windows of parked vehicles on Joseph Street. The hunch by the member of the public was correct — police arrested Juan Contreras Hernandez, 19, and seized a stolen gun, extended magazine and a dagger.
The tip was made during the noon hour on last Friday.
About 10 minutes later, officers spotted Contreras Hernandez several blocks away. He matched the suspect description.
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"As officers contacted the suspect," police said, "he appeared to hide something between two parked cars. After officers detained Contreras Hernandez, a concealed dagger was found on his person. Officers then checked the area where Contreras Hernandez appeared to have hidden something and located a Glock pistol with an extended magazine, which contained twenty-three rounds."
A check of the gun determined that it had been reported stolen.
Officers arrested Contreras Hernandez for Penal Code 25850(a) – Carrying a loaded firearm in public, Penal Code 21310 – Possession of a concealed dirk or dagger, and Penal Code 496(a) – Receiving stolen property.
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If you see suspicious activity, call 510-790-6800 and select option 3. You can also send an anonymous tip by texting "Tip FREMONTPD" followed by your message, to 888-777.
In an emergency, always dial 911.
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