Drone footage shows stolen vehicle in which a gun and drugs were discovered on Wednesday, June 5, 2024. Photos: Pleasant Hill PD
By Pleasant Hill Police Department
On Wednesday night, June 5, 2024, patrol officers located a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the Crossroads Shopping Center. After a few minutes of surveillance with the help of our Drone Team, two subjects were contacted attempting to leave in the vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, a loaded firearm and narcotics were discovered. Ultimately, 54-year-old Phillip Nimrod Wilson, Jr. of Walnut Creek, was arrested and booked into county jail on numerous firearm and narcotics charges. The stolen vehicle was recovered and will be returned to its owner!
As the summer kicks off in the next couple of weeks, expect to see more active patrols and arrests throughout our local shopping centers!
According to recentlybooked.com, the six-foot, two-inch, 205-pound Wilson is Black and was also arrested in Dec. 2022 for possession of a controlled substance and unlawful paraphernalia.
According to the Contra Costa Sheriff’s Office, as of Friday night, June 7, he was out of custody without any charges filed.
Allen D. Payton contributed to this report.
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