Gang Member Reportedly Caught with Ghost Guns in Tulare County

Gang Member Reportedly Caught with Ghost Guns in Tulare County
Above: Dominic Souza arrest photo | Tulare County Sheriff’s Office

Tulare County Sheriff’s Office TAGNET Detectives recently apprehended 19-year-old Dominic Souza, a known gang member in Ivanhoe, on suspicion of possession of unregistered firearms.

The arrest followed an investigation into information indicating that Souza was in possession of unregistered guns.

According to a press release by the Sheriff’s Office, TAGNET detectives reportedly tracked Souza down while he was driving in Ivanhoe and detained him during a traffic stop. A subsequent search warrant was served at Souza’s residence, where detectives discovered two unserialized guns, commonly referred to as “ghost guns,” as well as gang-related items.

One of the guns was identified as a short-barreled rifle on an AR-15 platform, while the other was a handgun platform made from Polymer 80.

Souza was taken into custody on suspicion of the possession of an unserialized weapon, gang member in possession of a firearm, and operating a motor vehicle without a license.

The Tulare County Sheriff’s Office is urging anyone with information about the incident to come forward and contact Detective A. Esquibel at (559) 733-6218. Those wishing to remain anonymous can call or text (559) 725-4194 or send an email to tcso@tipnow.com.

Ghost guns are a growing concern for law enforcement agencies across the United States. These unserialized firearms can be manufactured at home using readily available components, making them difficult to trace.

Gang Member Reportedly Caught with Ghost Guns in Tulare County was last modified: May 15th, 2023 by admin
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