Alleged Gang Member Arrested On Suspicion Of Carrying Gun

SANTA CRUZ, CA — A 17-year-old suspected gang member was arrested Friday evening in Santa Cruz for having a concealed gun, police said. An officer from the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team's Gang Task Force conducted a traffic violation stop at 7:52 p.m. at Ocean and Barson streets.

The officer discovered five youths and 18-year-old Camila Callaci were in a blue 2002 Volkswagen Jetta and alcohol was present. Police said as officers were detaining a 17-year-old boy they allegedly found a loaded .45 caliber gun hidden in the youth's waistband under a long shirt. Police alleged the boy is associated with a criminal street gang.

The boy was arrested on suspicion of possessing a concealed gun in a vehicle, possessing a concealed gun on a person, possessing a gun as a criminal gang member, possessing an unregistered gun and possessing alcohol
as a minor. Callaci was given a notice to appear for possession of alcohol by a minor.

Task force members are asking anyone who may have information related to the case or any other gang-related case to call them at (831) 454-2320.

By Bay City News

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