Alert residents in Benicia, California, played a critical role in the arrest of a man armed with a loaded firearm, brass knuckles, and a short barrel rifle with an extended magazine, according to a Benicia Police Department Facebook post. On August 13, 2023, numerous calls were made to the Benicia Police Department by concerned citizens around 9:15 p.m., reporting a car doing "donuts" in the area of Rose Drive and Kearney Drive.
(Benicia PD)
Officers were able to locate the suspect vehicle and apprehend the driver soon after. Thanks to an astute witness's identification, the driver conceded to the dangerous joyride, which subsequently led to the discovery of the concerning arsenal in his possession. Charged with multiple offenses, the driver was booked into Solano County jail, while his vehicle faced impoundment for a 30-day term as reported by the Benicia Police Department.
