Date of release: May 16, 2018
Time: 1230 hours
On Monday, May 7, 2018 at 2149 hours, West Covina Officers conducted a traffic stop on a white 2017 Jeep Liberty for a vehicle code violation in the area of Lark Ellen and Rowland Streets in West Covina. During the course of the stop, a rifle was seen on the back seat of the vehicle. The driver, a convicted felon, was detained and additional firearms and ammunition were located inside the vehicle. In total, 9 handguns and 5 assault rifles, including AR-15s and an AK-47, were found.
The suspect, identified as Andrew Jose Solis, 28 of La Puente, was arrested and booked for possession of assault rifles, possession of ammunition/criminal street gang activity, illegal possession of firearms and convicted felon in possession of firearms. Bail was set at $75,000.00. Suspect Solis bonded out on May 8, 2018.
These weapons, which were booked into evidence, represent one of the largest single gun seizures made during a traffic stop in the city. It is believed that the suspect, a convicted felon and admitted street gang member, transported these weapons across state lines into California. The investigation is continuing.
The West Covina Police Department has scheduled a press conference at the station to be held on Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. to display these firearms and provide details on the arrest. The suspect’s booking photo will also be released.
West Covina Police Department
1444 W. Garvey Avenue
West Covina, CA 91790
For more information, please call 626 939-8685 or 626 939-8557.
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West Covina Police Department
Public Information Officer Rudy Lopez
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West Covina, CA 91790
626 939-8500
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