Deputies Arrest Suspect for Numerous Weapons Charges During a Traffic Stop

Deputies Arrest Suspect for Numerous Weapons Charges During a Traffic Stop

 

 

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Originally Published By: San Bernardino Sheriffs Office:

“During proactive patrol in Loma Linda, deputies assigned to the Central Station conducted a traffic stop for various California vehicle code violations. The driver, Richard Castelan, was contacted and found to be in possession of a loaded handgun with a high-capacity magazine and an AR-15 rifle.

Castelan is a convicted felon and prohibited from owning or possessing firearms. Both firearms were obtained illegally and do not possess serial numbers. Castelan was arrested for carrying a concealed firearm, carrying a loaded firearm, felon in possession of firearms and felon in possession of ammunition. Castelan was booked at Central Detention Center and is held in lieu of $50,000 bail.

Anyone with information regarding this incident is urged to contact Central Station at (909) 387-3545. Callers wishing to remain anonymous are urged to call We-Tip Hotline at 1-800-78-CRIME(27463) or you may leave information on the website at www.wetip.com

Refer: Deputy Strain

Station: Central Sheriff’s Station

Phone No. (909) 387-3545

Case No. 152201420

SHANNON D. DICUS, Sheriff-Coroner
San Bernardino County Sheriff-Coroner Department”

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