Crime & Safety

16-Year-Old Alleged Gang Member Arrested In Watsonville

The teen was found in possession of a loaded gun and drugs that were packaged for sale, according to the Watsonville Police Department.

Items seized during the arrest Wednesday of a 16-year-old alleged gang member in Watsonville.
Items seized during the arrest Wednesday of a 16-year-old alleged gang member in Watsonville. (Watsonville PD)

WATSONVILLE, CA — A 16-year-old boy, who is an alleged gang member, was arrested this week after a search warrant was served at his home and he was found in possession of a loaded gun and drugs that were packaged for sale, according to the Watsonville Police Department.

The teen, whose identity was not released due to his age, was arrested Wednesday at his home in the 800 block of Vista Montana Drive in Watsonville. He was booked into Juvenile Hall.

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