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Traffic stop leads to gun arrest
NARRATIVE:
On Saturday, February 11, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of Holt Ave and Clark Ave, when they initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for equipment violations. During the vehicle stop, the driver admitted to being in possession of a firearm. When officers searched the vehicle, they located a loaded firearm under the driver seat of the vehicle. Richardson was placed under arrest and booked at the Pomona City Jail for various firearm 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, 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:
E. Rios, Sergeant
Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF)
Traffic stop leads to gun arrest 
DATE: Saturday, February 11, 2023
TIME: 6:18 PM
LOCATION: Holt Ave / Clark Ave, Pomona
Case # P2302-00485
CRIME/CHARGES:
- 29800(a)(1) 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
- 25850(c)(3) PC – Criminal street gang member carrying a loaded firearm
NARRATIVE:
On Saturday, February 11, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were in the area of Holt Ave and Clark Ave, when they initiated a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle for equipment violations. During the vehicle stop, the driver admitted to being in possession of a firearm. When officers searched the vehicle, they located a loaded firearm under the driver seat of the vehicle. Richardson was placed under arrest and booked at the Pomona City Jail for various firearm 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, 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:
E. Rios, Sergeant
Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF)
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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