Suspected Narcotic and Firearms Dealer Nets Major Crimes Task Force Sweep

Suspected Narcotic and Firearms Dealer Nets Major Crimes Task Force Sweep

POMONA – A search warrant by the Pomona Police Major Crimes Task Force, with an assist by Pomona PD’s SWAT team, was executed on 12:05 AM April 11th at 10660 Silicon Ave., Montclair when gathered intelligence pointed to a possible narcotics and firearms dealer.

The cities of Montclair and Pomona had reason to believe that Tom McGhuey, a 59 year-old Montclair Resident was supplying guns and drugs to Pomona gang members.

Corporal J. Hernandez of the Major Crimes Task Force announced, “The Task Force obtained a search warrant for suspect McGhuey’s place of business/residence. The search warrant was executed by the Pomona Police SWAT team where three assault-type rifles were located along with 170 pounds of suspected marijuana and several live rounds of high caliber ammunition.”

Suspect McGuey was arrested on the charges of 29800 (a)(1) PC- Felon possession of a firearm, 30305 (a) PC- Felon possession of ammunition, and 25850(c)(6) PC- Possession of an unregistered firearm.

McGhuey was escorted to the West Valley Detention center for booking and housing.

Corporal Hernandez added, “The City of Pomona is dedicated to addressing quality-of-life issues and the safety of our community,” and urges anyone with information regarding this incident to contact the Pomona Police Department at (909)620-2085.

To provide information anonymously, call “Crime Stoppers” (800) 222-TIPS (8477), use your Smartphone by downloading the “P3 Tips” Mobile APP on Google play or the Apple App Store, or via the website http:// lacrimestoppers.org.

Suspected Narcotic and Firearms Dealer Nets Major Crimes Task Force Sweep was last modified: April 18th, 2018 by admin
Categories: Los Angeles
Tags: gangs, guns

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