Crime & Safety
Concord Man Arrested In Martinez Traffic Stop: Police
Police said he caught the attention of officers when he was doing doughnuts at the intersection of Pacheco Blvd. and Howe Road.
MARTINEZ, CA — A 22-year-old Concord man was arrested in suspicion of several weapons violations early Saturday morning after two illegal weapons, and ammunition, were found in his car, Martinez police said.
Police said Oscar Esparza-Cabello got the attention of police when officer saw Esparza-Cabello doing doughnuts at the intersection of Pacheco Boulevard and Howe Road, police said. Police arrested Esparza-Cabello on suspicion of reckless driving, and then found a concealed 9mm pistol, a short-barreled assault rifle (unregistered and illegal) and an illegal 40-round magazine.
Esparza-Cabello was booked into the Contra Costa County Jail in Martinez on suspicion of possession of illegal weapons and suspicion of reckless driving.
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By Bay City News Service
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