Man discharges a shotgun in the street during an argument; One arrested
Photo: Mario Frutos-Velazques
The Vacaville Police Department recently arrested a man under the influence who was also firing a shotgun in the street –
“Shortly before midnight on Sunday evening, officers responded to the 300 block of Cascade Drive for a man firing a shotgun in the street.
scene of arrest
The incident began earlier in the evening when the suspect, later identified as Mario Frutos-Velazques (49) of Fairfield was confronted in a backyard allegedly looking into a bedroom window.
Witnesses said the man left but threatened to return with a gun.
About an hour later, officers responded to a report of a man who was in the street shooting a shotgun.
Patrol officers observed the suspect driving away from the scene and safely took him into custody during a traffic stop on Elmira Road.
There were no reports of injuries or property damage. A stolen shotgun and handgun were found inside the vehicle.
Frutos-Valezques was booked into the Solano County Jail on multiple weapons charges and DUI.
We’d like to thank those community members who assisted us with information that led to the peaceful resolution of this incident.”
