Two firearms recovered during Danville DUI traffic stop

By Danville Police Department

In June, a Danville police officer conducted a traffic enforcement stop on a vehicle on Diablo Road. While investigating the driver for a possible DUI, the officer saw a firearm under the driver’s seat. A search of the vehicle found the driver in possession of a Ruger pistol, an unserialized AR-15 style rifle, and a loaded magazine. In addition to the DUI, the suspect was arrested for multiple gun-related charges, including possession of an unserialized firearm and a felon in possession of a firearm. He was booked into the Martinez Detention Facility.

The investigation into this case is ongoing.