On April 21, 2020, at approximately 7:15 p.m., Wasco Deputies contacted Jose Garnica, age 31 of Wasco, near the intersection of Oak Avenue and 12th Street in Wasco. Garnica was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm, ammunition, and an additional magazine for the firearm. Garnica also had an active felony warrant.
Garnica was arrested for being a felon in possession of a loaded firearm, a felon in possession of ammunition, a gang member carrying a concealed firearm, and carrying a concealed firearm in public. Garnica was booked into the Kern County Jail.
