Last night, a routine traffic stop by the West Sacramento Police Department took a turn when officers pulled over a vehicle sporting no license plates. According to a Facebook post from the department, the driver was found to be under Post-Release Community Supervision (PRCS) for a previous firearm-related offense.
Upon detaining the driver for further investigation, the officers conducted a thorough search of the automobile where they unearthed a fanny pack cleverly hidden within the engine compartment, to their surprise it contained a handgun with its serial number removed. Officer Montez and K-9 Maverick, a dog team recently certified in explosives and firearm detection, joined the search, with Maverick zeroing in on the vehicle's interior, alerting the team to the dashboard on the driver's side.
It was there that another concealed weapon, a 9mm handgun which was reported stolen from Sacramento, was discovered, seemingly confirming Maverick's potential as a valuable asset to the force. The West Sacramento Police Department lauded the team's efforts in their announcement, showcasing a photograph of Maverick alongside the seized contraband, a testament to the night's successful operation and partnership between officer and K-9.
The driver faced immediate arrest following the discovery and was subsequently booked into the Yolo County Jail, facing multiple charges related to the possession of illegal firearms, and the commendable performance of the officers involved, including Officer Montez and Maverick, served as concrete proof of diligent law enforcement and a successful blend of human and canine acumen in maintaining community safety.
