Crime & Safety
'AR-15 Style' Rifle Seized, Man Arrested In Strawberry
Police said an early morning search of a parked vehicle revealed multiple guns, ammunition and suspected narcotics.
MARIN COUNTY, CA — Deputies seized two guns, ammunition, drugs, and a cache of jewelry after investigating a parked car early Tuesday in Strawberry, according to the Marin County Sheriff's Office.
Officials said deputies noticed the vehicle on Redwood Highway Frontage Road a few minutes after 1 a.m. As they approached the car, investigators said they saw a woman who appeared to be using drugs. The deputies spoke with the woman until her boyfriend returned from a nearby store.
Investigators said a search of the vehicle turned up suspected drugs, drug paraphernalia, an "unserialized AR-15 style rifle," loaded pistol, multiple magazines and ammunition. Deputies also reported a "large volume" of jewelry. Investigators were unsure whether the items were stolen and took them to determine if they were linked to a crime.
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The woman was cited and released on suspicion of possessing drug paraphernalia. Her boyfriend was arrested on suspicion of multiple gun crimes.
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