On September 12, 2014 at approximately 3:00AM, Sonoma County Sheriff’s Deputy stopped a Toyota Avalon because the driver swerving in the lanes and crossing over the white dotted line before entering the southbound HWY101 on ramp from West College, Santa Rosa. The Deputy used his lights and siren and the driver continued on Highway 101 for over a mile before the driver finally yielded near Highway 12. The driver almost struck a concrete pillar that was about 12 feet off the roadway on the shoulder.
The Deputy spoke to the driver, 22 year old (OF) Johnny Sanez of Santa Rosa, and noticed he was slurring his words and fumbling with identification.
CHP arrived on scene to conduct a DUI investigation. Meanwhile the Deputy look through the window of the car and saw a baggy of marijuana. When he opened the door to retrieve it he found a .38 caliber revolver underneath the driver`s seat. Under the passenger seat was a bag containing more than 30 live rounds of .38 caliber ammunition and a holster for concealing a revolver within clothing. The pistol was not registered to Sanez.
Sanez was belligerent with the CHP Officers and Deputies. He refused to cooperate with them. His defiant actions and vile insults delayed their investigation. CHP Officers transported him to County Jail.
Sanez arrested for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, delaying/ resisting arrest and DUI. He was booked with a bail amount of $20,000. He is scheduled to be arraigned on Monday September 15, 2014 at 1:30.
Case # 100912-003
Prepared by Sergeant Cecile Focha
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