Two gang members arrested after being found with guns at house party, Merced police say

Two men police say are gang members were arrested after they were found with guns at a house party in Merced, according to authorities.

At about 8:50 p.m. Friday, Merced Police Department Gang Violence Suppression Unit officers responded to Yorkshire Court and observed several validated gang members in an open garage, according to a Merced Police Department news release.

Police said several of the gang members were on probation or parole with terms to not associate with other gang members. Treonte Williams and Jamaine Mann were arrested by officers after they were found with firearms tucked in their waistband, according to police.

Authorities said Williams, 29, and Mann, 28, are prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition due to their criminal history and gang affiliation. Both men were arrested and booked into Merced County Jail for possession of a firearm and ammunition by a prohibited person, according to police.

Merced police ask anyone with information regarding this alleged crime to contact Officer Lupian at 209-388-7814 or by email at lupianc@cityofmerced.org.

Anonymous crime tips can be left by calling police at 209-385-4725 or by contacting the Merced Area Crime Stoppers. Crimes can also be reported through the Merced Police Department website.