Man arrested after gun and drugs found during traffic stop in Merced

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Sunday, October 22, 2023
Man arrested after gun and drugs found during traffic stop in Merced
Merced Police arrested a man after he was found carrying drugs and a firearm.

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police arrested a man after he was found carrying drugs and a firearm.



Police say an officer conducted a traffic stop just before midnight on Main Street in Merced.




The officer saw a large bag of marijuana and a revolver on the floor.



Officers say the vehicle was searched and found drug paraphernalia and crystal meth.




The officer arrested 27-year-old Eric Alvarez for possession of a firearm and controlled substances and was booked at a local jail.

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