Officers’ Investigation Uncover Loaded Firearm and Extensive Criminal History
By Dolores Quintana
In a recent incident, officers from the Culver City Police Department (CCPD) made a noteworthy arrest during a routine traffic stop earlier this week. The incident unfolded near the intersection of Sepulveda Blvd and Machado Road.
The traffic stop was initiated due to a hazardous moving violation committed by the vehicle’s driver. Upon making contact with the driver, officers immediately detected several concerning factors. The driver was unable to present a valid driver’s license or identification, and his responses to questioning were evasive, raising suspicions about his identity and intentions.
A subsequent investigation by the officers revealed a series of discoveries. It became apparent that the driver had provided a false name, concealing his true identity. More significantly, a thorough search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded semi-automatic handgun. This revelation added another layer of seriousness to the situation.
Further inquiries and cross-referencing of information unveiled the truth: the arrested driver possessed an extensive criminal history. The history, coupled with the possession of a loaded firearm, underscored the potential dangers that officers averted by the actions that they took and the in subsequent investigation.
