Crime

Merced gang member, convicted felon arrested for having stolen gun

Anthony Gutierrez, 43
Anthony Gutierrez, 43 Merced Police Department

A 43-year-old Merced man was arrested for having a stolen weapon on Saturday just before midnight, Merced Police Department officials reported.

At about 11:55, officers found a stolen handgun and ammunition at Anthony Gutierrez’s home on the 1700 block of Alexander Avenue in Merced, police said.

Gutierrez, a convicted felon and gang member, was booked into Merced County Jail for felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and receiving stolen property, according to police.

Merced Police are asking anyone with information regarding this crime to contact Gang Violence Suppression Unit at 209-385-4710 or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at 209-385-4725.

This story was originally published September 10, 2017 at 5:52 PM with the headline "Merced gang member, convicted felon arrested for having stolen gun."

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