Milpitas Man Arrested, Accused On Gun, Drug Charges

MILPITAS, CA -- A Milpitas man was arrested Saturday on suspicion of possessing a loaded gun and drugs on Adams Avenue, police announced.

Jose Damian Molina-Nunez, 35, was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on accusations of possession of a concealed firearm and cocaine as well as being under the influence.

Police responded to the 1500 block of Adams Avenue in Milpitas at about 9:15 p.m. on a report of a disturbance between several male subjects, one of which was seen with a firearm. Officers arrived within three minutes of the original call, and they were able to locate the involved parties.

Officers searched Nunez and found a loaded .45 caliber pistol concealed in his waistband as well as a substance believed to be cocaine. He also appeared to be under the influence of drugs and alcohol.

Anyone with information on this case is urged 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/.

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