Man Carrying Concealed Gun Arrested; 2 Juveniles Cited, Released

MILPITAS, CA -- An 18-year-old San Jose man was arrested on suspicion of carrying a concealed gun and contributing to the delinquency of two minors resulting from a routine traffic stop, Milpitas police reported.

Jorge Antonio Vasquez was taken into custody and the two 17-year-old males he was with were cited and released to their parents after an officer stopped the car they were riding in on the 500 block of McCarthy Boulevard at 2:09 a.m. on March 3.

Officers indicated they could smell the odor of marijuana coming from inside the car and saw traces of marijuana on the Vasquez’ clothing. A search of the car turned up a loaded Smith and Wesson Model 469, 9mm caliber pistol, hidden under the front passenger seat. Officers also located a black ski mask and leather gloves near the firearm.

Vasquez was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is encouraged to call the Milpitas
Police Department at 408-586-2400. Additionally, the information can be given anonymously by
calling the Crime Tip Hotline at 408-586-2500 or via the Milpitas Police Department Website at:
http://www.ci.milpitas.ca.gov/.