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The Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force execute search warrant and recover two firearms and narcotics
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:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
The Pomona Police Department’s Major Crimes Task Force execute search warrant and recover two firearms and narcotics 
Date: Saturday April 4th, 2020
Time: 8:43 PM
Location: 700 block of Elm St., Pomona, CA
Crime:
- 25850(a) PC Carrying a loaded firearm
- 25850(c)(6) PC Possession of unregistered firearm
- 32310 PC Possession of large capacity magazine
- 11370.1(a) HS Possession of controlled substance while armed
- 11351 HS Possession of controlled substance for sales
- 29800(a)(1) PC Felon in possession of firearm
- 11378 HS Possession of controlled substance
- 30305(a)(1) PC Felon in possession of firearm
- Navarette, Santiago, 35 Year Old Pomona Resident
- Salas, Eduardo, 23 Year Old Pomona Resident
- The Pomona Police Department Major Crimes Task Force
On Saturday, April 4th, 2020, around 8:43 PM, members of the Pomona Police Department's Major Crimes Task Force (MCTF) were working gang suppression within the City of Pomona. Officers were in the area of Eighth St and Elm St when they observed several individuals drinking alcohol in the street and sidewalk. Officers illuminated the individuals with a spotlight where SALAS ran holding his waistband into a nearby residence. Officers were able to detain all individuals including SALAS who originally ran. Officers recovered cocaine hidden in SALAS shirt sleeve which was consistent with narcotic sales. Officers obtained a search warrant for two locations related to this investigation where TWO illegal firearms, a 33 round extended handgun magazine were recovered from prohibited persons. The search also revealed methamphetamine and cocaine consistent with narcotic sales. This was a great observation by Officers and thorough investigation which resulted in the recovery of illegal contraband related to gang members/convicted felons within the City Of Pomona.
The suspects were arrested on the above indicated charges and booked at the Pomona City Jail.
The City Of Pomona is dedicated to combating gang violence and will continue to use all available resources to ensure the safety of our residents.
The suspects were arrested on the above indicated charges and booked at the Pomona City Jail.
The City Of Pomona is dedicated to combating gang violence and will continue to use all available resources to ensure the safety of our residents.
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:
J. Hernandez, Corporal
Major Crimes Task Force
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Pomona Police Department
490 W Mission Blvd
Pomona, CA 91766
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