In a succinct report provided by the Long Beach Police Department, officers managed a feat of vigilance as they confiscated two firearms in separate incidents without any shootings or stabbings occurring overnight. The LBPD prides itself on its proactive approach, which was on full display last evening. The department's blotter details the events that unfolded.

Around the witching hour of 12:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Long Beach officers engaged in what began as a routine pedestrian stop near Cedar Avenue and Anaheim Street. The situation escalated when the male adult, whose name was not disclosed in the report, attempted to evade law enforcement. After a short chase, the individual was apprehended, and officers discovered a firearm in his possession. Notably, they determined that he was a prohibited possessor, signifying prior disqualifications from handling such deadly tools. The LBPD's blotter stated, "The investigation is ongoing," leaving room for further developments.

The evening's earlier incident, as reported by the LBPD, transpired at approximately 10:52 p.m. on Tuesday. Officers were initially called to address a mundane parking violation near the intersection of DeForest Avenue and 59th Street. However, in a twist of circumstances, they encountered a male adult settled in a vehicle and found to be harboring a firearm. It's further specified that this suspect too was legally barred from possessing firearms, resulting in his immediate arrest.