Crime & Safety
Santa Cruz Co. Man Arrested On Weapons Offense, Warrants After Traffic Stop
The 23-year-old from Ben Lomond was booked into San Mateo Co. jail. [Breaking]
SAN MATEO COUNTY, CA – San Mateo police arrested a man for outstanding warrants and alleged illegal possession of a loaded weapon during a traffic stop early this morning, according to police.
The driver, 23-year-old Nicholas Devine of Ben Lomond, was pulled over on suspicion of several vehicle code violations near Hillsdale Boulevard and U.S. Highway 101 at about 3:30 a.m., according to San Mateo police.
The arresting officer then discovered Devine's two outstanding warrants, one of which was for possessing a firearm. After his arrest, officers discovered a loaded shotgun hidden within reach of the driver, according to police.
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Devine was booked into San Mateo County Jail.
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