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MCTF Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer with Loaded Firearm
SUSPECT: Lindsey, Darnell – 37 year old, Pomona resident
NARRATIVE:
On Saturday, March 4, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were conducting a follow up investigation in regards to several complaints from community members of possible narcotics sales in the East Holt Ave corridor. MCTF officers observed what they believed to be “hand to hand” narcotics sales near a vehicle in the parking lot at the 600 block of East Holt Ave. Officers conducted a traffic stop of that vehicle once it left the area for numerous vehicle code violations. During the contact, officers were able to see illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. A more thorough search of the vehicle revealed additional narcotics, evidence of narcotics sales, and a loaded firearm.
Mr. Lindsey is a previously convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was placed under arrest for the firearm and narcotics in his possession. During the course of the investigation, Mr. Lindsey threatened to shoot and kill one of the officers. Mr. Lindsey was booked at 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, four officers, and his 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
MCTF Arrests Suspected Drug Dealer with Loaded Firearm 
DATE: Saturday, March 4, 2023
TIME: 1:39 AM
LOCATION: Holt Av. and Hershey St., Pomona, CA
CRIME/CHARGES:
- 29800 (a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- 25850 (C)(6) PC – Possession of an Unregistered Firearm
- 30305 (a)(1) PC – Felon in Possession of Ammunition
- 11370.1 H&S - Possession of a Firearm and Controlled Substance
- 11351 H&S – Possession of Narcotics for Sale
- 11352(A) H&S – Transportation of Narcotics
- 422(A) PC- Criminal Threats
SUSPECT: Lindsey, Darnell – 37 year old, Pomona resident
NARRATIVE:
On Saturday, March 4, 2023; Officers from Pomona Police Department's, Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were conducting a follow up investigation in regards to several complaints from community members of possible narcotics sales in the East Holt Ave corridor. MCTF officers observed what they believed to be “hand to hand” narcotics sales near a vehicle in the parking lot at the 600 block of East Holt Ave. Officers conducted a traffic stop of that vehicle once it left the area for numerous vehicle code violations. During the contact, officers were able to see illegal narcotics inside the vehicle. A more thorough search of the vehicle revealed additional narcotics, evidence of narcotics sales, and a loaded firearm.
Mr. Lindsey is a previously convicted felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm. He was placed under arrest for the firearm and narcotics in his possession. During the course of the investigation, Mr. Lindsey threatened to shoot and kill one of the officers. Mr. Lindsey was booked at 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, four officers, and his 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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