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On Monday, September 24th, a San Leandro Police officer on routine patrol located a stolen truck, a stolen motorcycle, and a loaded firearm during one stop.

The officer was patrolling the area of San Jose Avenue and Joaquin Avenue when he noticed a newer Ford truck parked with a motorcycle in the bed of the truck. Neither vehicle displayed license plates or any other form of registration. As the officer turned around to investigate, two occupants from inside the truck exited and began to walk away. 

The officer contacted both subjects and began to inquire about the vehicles. A records check of the vehicles' identification numbers revealed that both were stolen. The truck was stolen out of Dublin in August, and the motorcycle was stolen out of Emeryville in July. 

Also, a loaded firearm was located hidden inside the stolen truck. The driver of the truck, 29 yr-old Lancelot Ledwick, was arrested for possession of a loaded gun, two stolen vehicle charges, and several outstanding warrants for his arrest.  The passenger was not arrested. 

"This is an example of the great police work our officers do on a daily basis," said San Leandro Police Lieutenant Isaac Benabou.  "The observations and instincts of this officer produced a loaded firearm and the recovery of two stolen vehicles."

This case will go before the Alameda County District Attorney on Wednesday, Sept 26th.