On Sunday May 17, 2020, at approximately 9:30 p.m., deputies from the Wasco City substation responded to the 1200 block of 8th Place for shots fired. During the investigation, deputies learned Espiridon Beltran (40 y/o) had possibly fired several shots from a firearm while in front of a residence. Additional investigation revealed Beltran was a restrained person in a criminal protective order, protecting the victim who lived in a nearby residence. A short time later, deputies located Beltran in the area and detained him without incident. He was in possession of a loaded firearm which was determined to be stolen.
Beltran was arrested and booked at into the Central Receiving Facility for carrying a loaded firearm, possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, violation of a restraining order, and prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
