Compton deputy arrests three suspects and recovers a handgun during traffic stop. 
In a continuing effort to improve the quality of life for the citizens of Compton, Compton Station deputies help to reduce gang violence through proactive law enforcement in targeted gang areas.
On September 5, 2012, at approximately 1800 hours, a Compton deputy conducted a traffic stop adjacent to the Compton Sheriff’s Station and the Compton Courthouse. The traffic stop led to a parole compliance check. A known criminal street gang member was arrested for being an ex-felon, gang member, illegally possessing a loaded and unregistered firearm. Another suspect was arrested for violating the terms of his parole. A third suspect was arrested for his outstanding warrant.
Address/Location
LASD - Compton Station, Los Angeles County Sheriff
301 South Willowbrook Avenue
Compton, CA 90220
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 310-605-6500
Lieutenant Joshua Stahl
LASD/FORII/COMPTON
jbstahl@lasd.org
310-605-6505
