Man allegedly armed with 'machine gun' arrested at Santa Rosa party
Santa Rosa police said the stolen firearm pictured here was carried by suspect who left a large house party Saturday night. The firearm had a switch that allowed it to function as a machine gun, according to SRPD
SANTA ROSA, Calif. - Police said they arrested a man with a stolen fully automatic handgun as he left a large house party in Santa Rosa on Saturday.
SRPD was called to the 6200 block of Bridgewood Drive around 11:19 p.m. on reports of a large gathering at a property rented on VRBO. Upon arrival, officers estimated over 150 party-goers were at the home, and several were seen driving away.
One car with tinted windows failed to stop at the intersection of Bridgewood Drive and Montecito Drive, SRPD said. When officers pulled the car over for the traffic violation, SRPD said they had probable cause to search the vehicle.
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During the search, they found a loaded 9mm handgun that was equipped with a "Glock switch," which allowed it to function as a machine gun. The firearm allegedly had 30 rounds chambered, and 30 rounds in the magazine.
A record check on the firearm revealed it was stolen out of San Francisco.
The driver of the car, Jarrell Laron Brown, a 26-year-old Hercules resident, was arrested without incident, SRPD said. He was booked into the Sonoma County Jail for four alleged felonies, including possession of a machine gun and carrying a stolen firearm in public.
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Santa Rosa police are continuing their investigation.