In Santa Rosa, a police follow-up led to the unexpected discovery of illegal firearms, including a non-serialized assault rifle and a stolen handgun. Sergeant Pietrelli confirmed the arrest of resident Uriel Bahena on multiple firearms charges. The items found at the residence, as outlined by the Santa Rosa Police Department, included a short barrel "assault weapon," a machine gun, and a lower receiver for an assault rifle, along with a stolen Glock handgun.
During the conduct of a previous investigation, officers, with the assistance of K9 Ghost, executed a thorough search of the suspect's home, culminating in this arrest. The arrested individual, Uriel Bahena, faces serious charges under the California Penal Code: 30605(a) for possession of an "assault weapon," 32625 for possession of a machine gun, 33125 for possession of a short-barreled rifle, and 496a for possessing a stolen firearm, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department.
The Santa Rosa Police Department has not yet disclosed details about the initial investigation that led to the search or what additional charges Bahena may face. Sgt. Pietrelli is available for media contact regarding case #24-11736 for those seeking more information about this developing story.
