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Arrest of suspects in possession of a stolen loaded firearm

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Date: October 16, 2019
Incident: Arrest of suspects in possession of a stolen loaded firearm
Location of Incident: 4000 block of Hollis St.
Date/Time Occurred: October 16, 2019 9:21 PM
Arrested: Oakland resident Stacy Tidwell and three juvenile suspects.
Charges: Carrying a loaded firearm and Carrying a concealable firearm within a vehicle

Narrative: On October 16, 2019 at about 9:21 PM the Emeryville Police Department made a traffic enforcement car stop on the 4000 block of Hollis St. The officer smelled an odor of burnt marijuana emitting from the car. The officer conducted a probable cause search of the car. The officer located a loaded firearm under the front passenger seat. The firearm was reported stolen from a Bay Area police agency. The driver of the car, Stacy Tidwell, was placed under arrest for possessing a stolen loaded firearm and carrying a concealable firearm within a vehicle. Tidwell was transported to jail for booking. The three juveniles occupants were also placed under arrest for weapon charges. The juveniles were transported to Juvenile Hall.

Prepared by: Sgt. R. Lee

Contact for updates: Captain Oliver Collins

Emeryville Chief of Police
Jennifer G Tejada

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