Crime & Safety

Peninsula Traffic Stop Leads To Discovery Of Assault Weapon, Meth

A search of the vehicle revealed a fully loaded AR-15 with a 30-round magazine and a round in the chamber, police said.

SAN MATEO, CA — A traffic stop Friday night led to the arrest of suspect with an active warrant on various charges who was found to be in possession of assault weapon and methamphetamine, the San Mateo Police Department said on its Facebook page.

We'll say it again, TRAFFIC STOPS CAN BE VERY DANGEROUS FOR OFFICERS. On Friday night, a traffic stop in the area of 3rd...
Posted by San" class="redactor-linkify-object">https://www.facebook.com/Cityo... Mateo Police Department on Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Police said they pulled over the suspect’s vehicle on 3rd Ave. and Norfolk St.

A search of the vehicle revealed a fully loaded AR-15 with a 30-round magazine and a round in the chamber, police said.

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The suspect was arrested on various charges according to police.

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