In a significant crackdown on illegal weapons, the Modesto Police Department's Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET), alongside the Stanislaus County Probation Department, confiscated multiple loaded firearms, abundant ammunition, and a pair of explosive devices at a Modesto residence. According to a social media post from the department, the operation unfolded on October 20. They executed the search warrant mere steps away from Somerset Middle School, located on Floyd Avenue.
The seizure yielded a fully automatic Uzi-style machine gun complete with a silencer—an item whose possession, in and of itself, paints a troubling picture of what might have been. The authorities placed Joshua Reyes, age 49, under arrest, facing charges including multiple counts of a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, possession of an assault weapon, silencer, and two explosive devices. The proximity to an educational institution has further magnified the severity of charges, bringing an enhancement into play. Reyes is now behind bars at the Stanislaus County Jail, with bail set at a staggering $1,000,000.
The collective effort leading to this seizure and arrest involved numerous agencies, including MNET, the local Probation Department, the Stanislaus County District Attorney’s Office, and the Regional Fire Investigation Unit. The Modesto Police Department reiterated its commitment to community safety, placing particular emphasis on safeguarding schools and families.
