HOLLISTER, CALIFORNIA –January 29, 2021– The Hollister Police Department arrested Daniel Ramirez (20 years old) for multiple gun related offenses, along with drug dealing charges, and probation violation during a traffic stop overnight.
On January 28, 2021 at about 10:00 pm, Officer Rene Rayas conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle being driven by Ramirez in the 100 block of Westside Blvd. Ramirez attempted to flee the traffic stop on foot, but Officer Rayas was able to quickly catch Ramirez and detain him. A records check determined that Ramirez was on probation in San Benito County.
Upon searching his vehicle, officers located a slew of illegal contraband and weapons. Ramirez was found to possess a loaded, unregistered firearm, along with a loaded “ghost” handgun that had been modified to be fully automatic. The second handgun was accompanied by loaded high capacity magazines. Also in the vehicle, were multiple types of drugs that appeared ready for individual sale, a scale, and large quantity of cash money.
Ramirez was arrested for eleven weapons and drug charges, and seventy counts of felon in possession of ammunition. The guns, ammunition, money, and other contraband were all seized. Ramirez is being held at the San Benito County Jail without bail.
Anyone with information regarding these investigations are requested to contact Officer Rene Rayas at The Hollister Police Department at 831-636-4331. Persons wishing to remain anonymous may call WeTip at (800) 78-CRIME. Information provided to WeTip may qualify for a reward.
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Prepared by: Bo Leland, Sergeant
Approved by: Carlos Reynoso, Interim Chief of Police
Case #21-0194
