San Joaquin County Deputy Reportedly Finds Loaded Rifle in Vehicle During Enforcement Stop
Two individuals were recently arrested after a deputy reportedly discovered a loaded rifle in their vehicle during an enforcement stop.
According to a press release by the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident began when a deputy attempted an enforcement stop on a vehicle with expired registration in the area of Waterloo Road and Sunset Avenue on February 29.
The vehicle reportedly continued westbound on Waterloo, turned south onto Filbert, and parked at a residence. The deputy detained the driver, who had a prior felony conviction, and passenger as they exited the vehicle.
As the two were being detained, deputies reportedly noticed an AR-15 style rifle near the passenger’s feet, which was found to be loaded with a round in the chamber. Deputies also searched the vehicle and discovered an additional loaded rifle magazine containing 15 rounds.
The California Highway Patrol also responded to the scene to conduct a DUI evaluation on the driver, which came back negative.
Both individuals were ultimately arrested and booked.
Celestino Loya Corona was booked on an outstanding warrant and on new charges of possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon on person, prohibited person possessing ammunition, and carrying a loaded firearm while not being the registered owner.
Raul Urbinamorales was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon on one’s person, carrying a loaded firearm while not being the registered owner, and possession of a controlled substance.
