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Officers Locate Loaded Rifle During Traffic Stop
NARRATIVE:
On Friday, January 27, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of Philadelphia St and Reservoir St when they observed a vehicle with equipment violations and expired registration. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and observed a rifle in plain sight, within arm’s reach of the driver, Besada. When officers checked the weapon they found a live round in the chamber. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, a loaded magazine was located in the center console.
A registration check of the weapon determined that Besada was the legal owner, but was in violation of transporting the weapon improperly. Besada was placed under arrest and booked on firearms charges and transported to the Pomona City Jail.
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, supplemented by Patrol 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
Officers Locate Loaded Rifle During Traffic Stop 
DATE: Friday, January 27, 2023
TIME: 6:43 PM
LOCATION: Philadelphia St and Reservoir St Pomona, CA
CRIME/CHARGES:
- 25400(a)(1) PC – Carrying a Concealed Weapon in a Vehicle
- 25850 (a) PC – Possession of a Loaded Firearm in Public
NARRATIVE:
On Friday, January 27, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of Philadelphia St and Reservoir St when they observed a vehicle with equipment violations and expired registration. Officers conducted an enforcement stop and observed a rifle in plain sight, within arm’s reach of the driver, Besada. When officers checked the weapon they found a live round in the chamber. Upon further inspection of the vehicle, a loaded magazine was located in the center console.
A registration check of the weapon determined that Besada was the legal owner, but was in violation of transporting the weapon improperly. Besada was placed under arrest and booked on firearms charges and transported to the Pomona City Jail.
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, supplemented by Patrol 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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