(KRON) — The Santa Clara Police Department (SCPD) said its officers made six arrests and seized illegal firearms, drugs, and stolen property during an investigation this past October.
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On Oct. 18 at 2:48 a.m., SCPD said officers spotted a vehicle linked to a felony case at a Denny’s restaurant on El Camino Real. A woman, later identified as the vehicle’s owner, was found inside the restaurant. A records check revealed she had an outstanding warrant. During a search, officers found methamphetamine on her and a stolen Glock 19 pistol in a bathroom trash can. Police said additional evidence of drug sales and identity theft was also recovered.
Santa Clara PD said the investigation expanded to two residences tied to the suspect. On Oct. 22, detectives executed a search warrant at a home in Santa Clara, arresting an associate on parole. A search revealed a stolen Glock pistol, methamphetamine, and evidence of identity theft. Later that day, a second search in San Jose uncovered multiple unsecured firearms, including an AK-47, a short-barreled rifle, and a large quantity of methamphetamine.
Investigators said six individuals were arrested on charges including firearm possession, drug trafficking, identity theft, and stolen property. One recovered firearm was linked to a homicide in another Bay Area city…