Two suspects arrested after drugs, load firearm found in vehicle in Merced, police say
A check on a suspicious vehicle led to the arrest of two suspects for weapons and drug charges Friday in Merced, according to police.
An officer approached a suspect vehicle on the 2500 block of North Highway 59 on Friday.
The driver was Jody Potter, 32, and the passenger was Baby Moreno, 43. Moreno had a warrant for his arrest and was in possession of methamphetamine, according to a social media post by the Merced Police Department.
A search of the vehicle uncovered a loaded firearm.
Potter was arrested for weapons violations while Moreno was arrested for possession of methamphetamine and the outstanding warrant.
Merced police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Officer Bolanos at 209-388-7782 or by email at BolanosM@CityofMerced.org.
