In the early hours of yesterday, Santa Rosa Police Department officers responded to a call regarding vehicle vandalism. The incident occurred on Burt St., and shortly after, around 2 a.m., the officers were able to acquire a description of the suspects from the victim.
Continuing the investigation, an officer canvassing the neighborhood spotted a vehicle with occupants matching the suspects' description. A traffic stop was initiated on Santa Rosa Ave., close to Bellevue Ave. The stop swiftly became a probation search after the officer discovered that the vehicle's occupants were on probation. They unearthed a loaded weapon – a Ruger .45 caliber handgun – in the process.
The discovery led to the arrest of a 22-year-old, Leopoldo Herrera. Herrera is now facing several charges, as outlined by the Santa Rosa Police Department. The charges include carrying a concealed firearm in a vehicle, carrying a concealed loaded firearm in public, and unlawful possession of a firearm not registered to the actual holder by the Department of Justice. Specifically, the charges against Herrera are detailed under 25400(a)(1) PC, 25800(a) PC, and 25850(c)(6) PC.
