On 08/05/13 at about 9:39pm, Hemet Police Officer Nelson Gould conducted an occupied vehicle check in the parking lot of a local motel in the 2700 block of W. Florida Avenue.
Officer Gould advised dispatch the license plate number, which returned to a stolen vehicle reported to the San Jacinto Police Department. After additional officers arrived to assist, Officer Gould took the driver into custody for possession of a stolen vehicle.
During a search of the vehicle, a loaded semi-auto handgun was found in the driver’s side door panel pocket, which was easily accessible to the driver. Gallegos was also out of bail for another stolen vehicle arrest.
Arrested:
Sergio Gallegos, 25 years old of Hemet
Charges:
Committing a felony while out on bail, Carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, Possession of a stolen vehicle, and misdemeanor traffic warrant.