Traffic stop leads to gun arrest by Pomona PD Special Investigations Unit.
DATE / TIME: Friday 02-03-2023 / 0830
CASE #: P2302-00097
LOCATION: Indian Hill Bl. / Holt Av, Pomona
CRIME:
11370.1 HS / Possession of a controlled substance while armed
29800(A)(A) PC / Felon in possession of a firearm
30305(A)(1) PC / Felon in possession of ammunition
25850(C)(6) PC / Possession of an unregistered firearm
11377(A) HS / Possession of a controlled substance
VICTIM: State of California
SUSPECT: Daniel Navarro / 22 year-old resident of Ontario
UNIT: Special Investigations Unit - Investigative Services Division
NARRATIVE:
On 02/03/2023, members of the Pomona Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) were conducting high visibility crime suppression in the east Holt Corridor. At 0830 hours, a vehicle stop was conducted on a vehicle for vehicle code violations. The driver (Daniel Navarro) admitted that he had narcotics on his person. After locating the narcotics, a search of the vehicle yielded a loaded and un-registered firearm. Navarro is prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Navarro was booked at the Pomona City Jail for various firearm charges.
UNIT:
The Pomona Police Department’s Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is a specialized unit that typically works in a plain clothes capacity. The SIU is responsible conducting fugitive apprehension and crime suppression.
Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged 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:
Corporal Paul Lucifora
Special Investigation Unit (SIU)
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
Contact
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