Drunk Driver Hauling Rifles, Body Armor And More

Drunk Driver Hauling Rifles, Body Armor And More
Photo: Michael Mendoza

HOLLISTER  – It started as a drunk driving stop on August 17. The Hollister Police Department encountered 31-year-old Michael Mendoza after 2:00 A.M. and detained him after the stop.

Mendoza’s guns

Inside Mendoza’s vehicle officers discovered several rifles, as well as several parts for an AR-15 assault rifle. In addition, they found body armor with metal plates and a rifle scope.

Mendoza, a known gang member, is also a convicted felon.

The press release concludes, “Mendoza was charged with felon in possession of a firearm, possession of an assault weapon, violent felon in possession of body armor, possession of a firearm with prior violent offences, and driving under the influence of alcohol.”

Drunk Driver Hauling Rifles, Body Armor And More was last modified: August 26th, 2019 by admin
Categories: San Benito
Tags: armor, DUI, gun

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