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On January 8, 2016, at approximately 1:46 AM, PSPD Patrol Officers attempted a traffic stop on a suspected intoxicated driver, later identified as Suspect-Gilberto Hernandez, driving the wrong way in the area of South Indian Canyon Drive and Ramon Road. Hernandez failed to yield to marked patrol cars when officers attempted to stop him and a short vehicle pursuit ensued. Hernandez drove his off road equipped truck into the desert near La Mirada Drive and Belardo Road, in an attempt to escape officers but his vehicle became stuck. Hernandez fled on foot into a nearby housing complex. Officers established a perimeter around the complex in an effort to contain Hernandez while a search of the vehicle revealed a loaded .40 caliber handgun and a shotgun inside of the cab. Officers completed a yard to yard search and located Hernandez hiding on a roof top of a nearby home. Hernandez was taken into custody without incident and subsequently booked into the Banning Jail. Suspect Information: Gilberto Hernandez III, 24 years old, Indio Alleged Violations: 25850 P.C. Carrying Loaded Firearm in Public-Felony 16590 P.C. Large-capacity magazine-Felony 1203.2 P.C. Violation of Probation Terms-Felony 148(a) (1) P.C. Resist, Obstruct, Delay of Peace Officer-Misdemeanor 2800.2 V.C. Evading a Peace Officer: Reckless Driving-Felony 23152 V.C. Driving Under Influence of Alcohol-Misdemeanor 14601.2. V.C. Driving When Privilege Suspended or Revoked for Driving Under the Influence, With Excessive Blood Alcohol-Misdemeanor Kern County No Bail Misdemeanor Warrant