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Emeryville Police Department
Friday December 15th, 2017 :: 02:27 p.m. PST

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Press Release: Officers arrest for drug sales & firearm possession

MEDIA ADVISORY/NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE



Date: 12/15/17

Incident: Arrest for Narcotic sales, Possession of Firearm & Possession of Ammunition

Location of Incident: 3500 block of Hollis St

Date/Time Occurred: 12/14/17 1025 PM

Incident Case Number: 1712-1139

Arrestee: Bobby McCoy, 41, resident of Oakland

Charges: 29800(a)(1) PC, 30305(a)(1) PC, 11377(a) HS, 11351 Hs and 11370.1(a) HS

Narrative:
Officers were in a high crime area known for drug sales. Officers spotted McCoy sitting in his car conducting what appeared to be drug sales. Officer contacted McCoy and brought in a department K-9 trained in locating drugs. The investigation revealed drugs, a large sum of money and scales. The Officers also located a loaded firearm and ammunition. McCoy is a convicted Felon and is prohibited from possessing a firearm and ammunition. McCoy was arrested for the above charges.

Prepared by: Officer A. Salaiz


Emeryville Chief of Police
Jennifer G Tejada




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The mission of the Emeryville Police Department is to protect life and property, to provide a safe respectful environment for people to live, work, and play. We achieve this through professional, proactive, fair and impartial policing in partnership with the community.

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2449 Powell St
Emeryville, CA 94608

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