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Traffic Enforcement Stop With Armed Suspect Concludes Safely
NARRATIVE:
On Friday, November 5, 2021; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of White Ave and Grand Ave when they observed occupants in a vehicle that were unrestrained. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and the rear right passenger attempted to flee from the vehicle prior to it coming to a complete stop. The passenger, Danny Barquero eventually shut the door and remained in the vehicle. Once officers approached the vehicle, they observed a handgun on Barquero’s person. Barquero attempted to run from the vehicle but was quickly apprehended and the firearm was safely recovered. The firearm was loaded with a large capacity magazine. Barquero was placed under arrest and booked on firearms charges.
UNIT:
The Pomona Police Department’s, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) is a specialized unit within the police department that is responsible for suppressing gang violence, investigating drug offenses and pursuing wanted persons. The team is comprised of two supervisors and four officers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
K. Gutierrez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
Traffic Enforcement Stop With Armed Suspect Concludes Safely 
DATE: Friday, November 5th, 2021
TIME: 10:49 PM
DR: 21-115773
LOCATION: White Ave / Grand Ave, Pomona, CA
CRIME/CHARGES:
- 25850 (C)(6) PC - Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
- 32310 PC – Possession of Large Capacity Magazine
NARRATIVE:
On Friday, November 5, 2021; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of White Ave and Grand Ave when they observed occupants in a vehicle that were unrestrained. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and the rear right passenger attempted to flee from the vehicle prior to it coming to a complete stop. The passenger, Danny Barquero eventually shut the door and remained in the vehicle. Once officers approached the vehicle, they observed a handgun on Barquero’s person. Barquero attempted to run from the vehicle but was quickly apprehended and the firearm was safely recovered. The firearm was loaded with a large capacity magazine. Barquero was placed under arrest and booked on firearms charges.
UNIT:
The Pomona Police Department’s, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) is a specialized unit within the police department that is responsible for suppressing gang violence, investigating drug offenses and pursuing wanted persons. The team is comprised of two supervisors and four officers.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
K. Gutierrez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
Contact
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Non-emergencies: 909-620-2155
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