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Major Crimes Task Force Arrest Documented Gang Member with Sawed Off Shotgun
On Saturday November 24, 2018, at approximately 10:00 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and the California Highway Patrol were partnered up, and working a gang suppression detail within the City of Pomona. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Garey Ave at Center St. for vehicle code violations. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and a passenger ran from the vehicle fleeing on foot.
After a short foot pursuit and area search MALDONADO was taken into custody without incident. A sawed off shotgun and narcotics were located during the investigation. The other vehicle occupants were interviewed and released. MALDONADO was booked into 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.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
Corporal D. Gomez
Major Crimes Task Force
Major Crimes Task Force Arrest Documented Gang Member with Sawed Off Shotgun 
Date: Saturday, November 24, 2018
Time: 10:00 PM
Location: Garey Ave / Center St, Pomona, CA
Crime:
- 29800(a)(1) pc – Felon in Possession of a Firearm
- 25850(c)(3) PC - Gang Member in Possession of Loaded Firearm
- 186.22 (B)(1) PC - Promote Gang activity
- 11377(A) H&S – Possession of a Controlled Substance
- 148(a)(1) PC – Resist, Obstruct, Delay Officer
- Gustavo MALDONADO, 30-Year Old Pomona Resident
- The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force
- The California Highway Patrol – Baldwin Park Office
On Saturday November 24, 2018, at approximately 10:00 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) and the California Highway Patrol were partnered up, and working a gang suppression detail within the City of Pomona. Officers attempted to conduct a traffic stop on Garey Ave at Center St. for vehicle code violations. The vehicle came to an abrupt stop and a passenger ran from the vehicle fleeing on foot.
After a short foot pursuit and area search MALDONADO was taken into custody without incident. A sawed off shotgun and narcotics were located during the investigation. The other vehicle occupants were interviewed and released. MALDONADO was booked into 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.
If you prefer to provide information anonymously, you may call "Crime Stoppers" by dialing (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store or by using the website http://lacrimestoppers.org.
Written by:
Corporal D. Gomez
Major Crimes Task Force
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
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