Deputies conduct a traffic stop and find a convicted felon on PRCS in possession of a loaded handgun and narcotics 
DATE/TIME: June 19, 2019 / 11:28 PM
INCIDENT: Possession of Methamphetamine and Loaded Firearm by Convicted Felon
LOCATION: 7th St / Ave E, Yucaipa
SUSPECT: Salvador Zuniga, 37 years old, resident of Cabazon
SUMMARY:
On Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11:28 p.m. deputies contacted Salvador Zuniga during a traffic stop. A record check revealed Zuniga to be unlicensed, and a convicted felon on Post Release Community Supervision (PRCS) due a prior narcotics related charge.
During a search of Zuniga’s vehicle, deputies located a loaded 9MM handgun and a baggie containing several grams of methamphetamine. Zuniga is prohibited from owning firearms due to past criminal convictions.
Zuniga was booked at Central Detention Center on drug and weapons charges. Additional charges related to his possessing a firearm while prohibited and violating his PRCS will be sought through the criminal filing process.
Refer: Deputy W. Samuelsen
Station: Yucaipa Station
Phone No. (909) 918-2305
Case No. 141901877
JOHN McMAHON, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department
Address/Location
SBSD - Yucaipa Police Department
34144 Yucaipa Blvd
Yucaipa, CA 92399
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
