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SEARCH WARRANT REVEALS GUNS; GANG MEMBER ARRESTED

Modesto, CA – A documented gang member was arrested after guns were found at this home. The man was arrested in March for assaulting a police officer.

On Monday, at about 1:45 PM members of the Modesto Narcotics Enforcement Team (MNET), Stanislaus Drug Enforcement Agency (SDEA), Modesto Street Crimes Unit (SCU, and patrol served a search warrant at a home in the 100 block of Roselawn Avenue. William Rodriguez, a 29-year-old Modesto resident and known gang member, was arrested and several other known gang members were detained during the investigation and warrant service.

The search warrant was a result of an investigation into the sale of illegal narcotics and gang activity at the home. An assault rifle, a sawed-off shotgun, and other firearms were found in the home. In addition to the seizure of eight firearms, investigators discovered over half an ounce of methamphetamine, approximately an ounce of marijuana, and over $2000 in cash at the home.

William Rodriguez was arrested for his involvement in the March 29th assault on a Modesto police officer. During that incident the officer was surrounded by a group of gang members after attempting to break up a street fight. Rodriguez was arrested for assaulting a police officer, lynching, and false imprisonment of a police officer for his involvement in the March incident.

Rodriguez, out on bail from the previous incident, was arrested today for possession of a controlled substance while in possession of a firearm, possession of methamphetamine for sale, possession of marijuana for sale, being a gang member in possession of a firearm, committing a felony while out on bail, possession of a prohibited weapon, and participation in a criminal street gang. He will be booked at the Stanislaus County jail.

For further information about this press release please contact Sergeant Brian Findlen at (209) 652-1386.