The loaded stolen firearm discovered at Guzman’s home during a search on Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025. Photo: Brentwood PD
31-year-old Carlos Guzman had drugs, stolen firearm at his home
By Brentwood Police Department
On Tuesday, August 12, 2025, Brentwood officers were dispatched to the 7900 block of Lone Tree Way for a report that a suspect had threatened two victims with a gun. As officers arrived, they saw the suspect identified as 31-year-old Carlos Joseph Guzman of Brentwood leaving the scene in a vehicle. Officers conducted a traffic stop and detained Guzman.
Due to the violent nature of the incident and Guzman’s prior felony conviction, detectives obtained a search warrant for his residence. When the warrant was served, officers located a loaded stolen firearm and a large quantity of narcotics inside the home.
Guzman was arrested for assault with a deadly weapon, being a felon in possession of a stolen firearm, possession of drugs for sale and other related charges.
This arrest highlights the outstanding teamwork between patrol officers and detectives, whose quick actions and thorough investigation ensured a dangerous individual was taken off the streets.
According to recentlybooked.com, Guzman is five-feet, eight inches tall, 200-pounds and Hispanic.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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