Yesterday morning, a Ceres Police officer arrested Andres Moreno, a 28-year-old Modesto resident, after observing signs of erratic driving and spotting a loaded firearm during a traffic stop. Ceres Police Department detailed the incident in a social media post, explaining that Officer Jacob Henn identified the suspect's black Dodge Durango driving on the wrong side of the road at approximately 1:14 AM near Nadine Avenue and Herndon Road.

According to the department's post, Officer Henn, patrolling the area, conducted a traffic stop which revealed that Moreno, behind the wheel of the vehicle, displayed signs of alcohol intoxication with a loaded firearm in plain view. With the loaded gun found in the vehicle, Andres was promptly removed. The Ceres Police Department stated, "Andres was promptly removed from the vehicle."

The department's post further detailed that Moreno faces charges for operating a motor vehicle while impaired and unlawful possession of a loaded firearm. Moreno's arrest also adds to the ongoing conversation around responsible gun ownership and the dangers posed by firearms when combined with impaired judgment.

As the case progresses through the legal system, the Ceres community is reminded of the vigilance exhibited by local law enforcement in addressing such violations of public safety. For updates and more details on this incident, the public can refer to the Ceres Police Department social media channels.