Full Notification

DATE / TIME:  Thursday, January 24, 2019 8:22 PM

LOCATION:  White Avenue / Seventh Street, Pomona Ca.

CRIMES:  29800(a)(1)PC – Felon in possession of a Firearm
                 25805(c)(6)PC – Carrying a loaded Firearm Not Registered
                 23920PC – Obliteration of Identification Marks
                 30305(a)(1)PC – Felon in possession of Ammunition   

VICTIM:  State of California

SUSPECT:  Nicholas Artemio Ruiz, 35 years of age

SUSPECT VEHICLE:  Brown, 1978, Oldsmobile

UNIT:  MAJOR CRIMES TASK FORCE

NARRATIVE:

On January 24, 2019, at approximately 8:22 P.M., units from the Major Crimes Task Force conducted a traffic stop in the area of White Avenue / Seventh Street.  During the officer’s approach to the car, the driver made several furtive movements towards the driver’s side floorboard.  The driver was ordered out of the vehicle and was detained for the duration of the traffic stop.  A subsequent search of the vehicle was conducted and a loaded firearm was discovered under the driver’s seat.  The driver was determined to be a felon illegally possessing a firearm and ammunition.  The driver was arrested for the charges listed above and transported to the Pomona City jail. 

Anyone with information regarding this incident is encouraged to contact the Pomona Police Department at 909-620-2085.
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Written by:
Major Crimes Task Force
Pomona Police Department
909-620-2156