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Pomona Police Department
Saturday June 23rd, 2018 :: 07:19 p.m. PDT

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Gang member arrested with loaded gun

 
Date:  Saturday June 23rd , 2018

Time:  4:00 PM

Location: 700 Block of W. Holt Av., Pomona, CA

Crime:

  • 29800 (a)(1) PC- Felon possession of a firearm
  • 11370.1 H&S Possession of Narcotics & firearm
  • 25850(c)(3) PC- Unregistered firearm

Suspect:
  • Martinez, Darryl a 20 Year Old Pomona Resident
     
Unit:
  • The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force
     



Narrative:

On Saturday June 23, 2018, around 4:00 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and the Department of Corrections Crisis Response Team (CDCCRT) were partnered up, and working a gang suppression detail within the City of Pomona. Officers attempted to conduct a bicycle stop in the 700 block of W. Holt Av., of a known Pomona gang member for vehicle code violations. Suspect Martinez began fleeing on his bicycle actively evading officers. Suspect Martinez entered a nearby alley where he abandoned his bicycle and began fleeing on foot.

Martinez discarded a loaded firearm in the bushes where he abandoned his bicycle. Martinez climbed over fences and into the yards of residential homes. Officers were able to locate Martinez in a residential yard where he was taken into custody without incident.

Martinez was booked at the Pomona City Jail on the above-indicated charges.

The City of Pomona is dedicated to addressing quality of life issues and often uses partnered Law Enforcement agencies to accomplish one common goal of ensuring the safety of our community. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.

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Written by:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force

 

Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766

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