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Several Firearms recovered by MCTF During Routine Traffic Stop
Suspect:
Unit:
On Friday, July 20th, 2018, around 11:43 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were conducting high visibility patrol in the area of Gillette and Dudley Ave when they observed a black Chevy Suburban with an equipment violation. Officers initiated a traffic stop as the driver entered the westbound 10 Freeway.
Officers made contact with the driver who identified himself as Timothy Barnes. Barnes notified officers he was probation for narcotic sales. When officers asked him to step out of the vehicle, they observed a concealed dagger in his waistband. Barnes was detained for the possession of an illegal weapon. As officers continued their investigation, they located a Tech 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a silencer and a 12 gauge shotgun located in his vehicle. Suspect Barnes admitted to both weapons.
Barnes was placed under arrest on suspicion of;
Barnes was booked at the Pomona City Jail.
The City of Pomona is dedicated to addressing quality of life issues. Although you may not see a traditional response with marked Police cars, understand we utilize all available resources to include undercover Officers and undercover vehicles. The Pomona Police Department will continue to take a “Zero” Tolerance” approach to Gun related crimes.
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:
M. Lange, Sergeant
Major Crimes Task Force
Several Firearms recovered by MCTF During Routine Traffic Stop 
Date: Friday, July 20th, 2018
Time:
11:43 PM
Location: 1600 Block of Gillette Road, Pomona, CA
Crime:
- 29800 (a)(1) PC- Felon in possession of a firearm
- 30305 (a) PC- Felon in possession of ammunition
- 25850(c)(6) PC- Unregistered firearm
- 11370.1 H&S Possession of Narcotics While Armed
Suspect:
- Barnes, Timothy 29 year old Covina Resident
Unit:
- The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force
On Friday, July 20th, 2018, around 11:43 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were conducting high visibility patrol in the area of Gillette and Dudley Ave when they observed a black Chevy Suburban with an equipment violation. Officers initiated a traffic stop as the driver entered the westbound 10 Freeway.
Officers made contact with the driver who identified himself as Timothy Barnes. Barnes notified officers he was probation for narcotic sales. When officers asked him to step out of the vehicle, they observed a concealed dagger in his waistband. Barnes was detained for the possession of an illegal weapon. As officers continued their investigation, they located a Tech 9mm semi-automatic handgun with a silencer and a 12 gauge shotgun located in his vehicle. Suspect Barnes admitted to both weapons.
Barnes was placed under arrest on suspicion of;
- 29800 (a)(1) PC- Felon in possession of a firearm
- 30305 (a) PC- Felon in possession of ammunition
- 25850(c)(6) PC- Unregistered firearm
- 11370.1 H&S- Possession of Narcotics While Armed
Barnes was booked at the Pomona City Jail.
The City of Pomona is dedicated to addressing quality of life issues. Although you may not see a traditional response with marked Police cars, understand we utilize all available resources to include undercover Officers and undercover vehicles. The Pomona Police Department will continue to take a “Zero” Tolerance” approach to Gun related crimes.
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:
M. Lange, Sergeant
Major Crimes Task Force
Address/Location
Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
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