A traffic stop on SR-116 near Neeley Road escalated quickly when California Highway Patrol officers from the Santa Rosa division uncovered a cache of illegal firearms. The initial reason for the stop was a simple window-tint violation, but the situation took a stark turn into criminal territory. The driver, attempting to evade proper identification, handed over false credentials to the officers on duty.
According to a social media post from CHP Santa Rosa, the officers' investigation revealed more than just an intent to deceive; they uncovered a loaded, unregistered "ghost gun" accompanied by a high-capacity magazine, hidden in the suspect's waistband.
The CHP's discovery led to the subsequent arrest of the individual, who now faces multiple felony charges. The charges include possession of a ghost gun, possession of a high-capacity magazine, carrying a concealed firearm, and providing a false identity to a peace officer.
