Crime

Merced man arrested for possessing stolen handgun, ammo, police say

By Vikaas Shanker
Austin Anderson-Baldwin, 19, of Merced, was arrested Saturday, June 23, 2018, on suspicion of receiving stolen property, gang enhancements and weapons charges, according to the Merced Police Department.
Austin Anderson-Baldwin, 19, of Merced, was arrested Saturday, June 23, 2018, on suspicion of receiving stolen property, gang enhancements and weapons charges, according to the Merced Police Department. Courtesy Merced County Sheriff's Office

A 19-year-old Merced man was arrested at his home after officers searched it and found a stolen gun, police said.

The Merced Police Department's Gang Violence Suppression Unit received information about Austin Anderson-Baldwin, described by police as a gang member, having a gun at his home in the 600 block of East 23rd Street in Merced, according to a news release.

They served a search warrant at the home at about 5 p.m. Saturday and found a stolen 22 caliber handgun, ammunition and gang apparel, the release states.

Anderson-Baldwin reportedly admitted he owned the handgun and he was arrested and booked into the Merced County jail for stolen property, a weapons charge and gang enhancements, according to the release.

Anyone with information is being asked to contact GVSU at 209-385-4710 or GVSU@cityofmerced.org, or call the the police department's tipster line at 209-385-4725. Anonymous tips can be sent through text messages to "TIP411," or 847411, including the word "Comvip" as the keyword in the message.

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