California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced on Mar. 10 the arrest of a Rancho Cordova resident found in possession of several illegal firearms, including a rocket launcher. The arrest followed the execution of a search warrant at the suspect’s home, where law enforcement seized a shotgun, two pistols, a machine gun pistol, and an inert rocket launcher.
The case highlights ongoing efforts to address gun violence and remove dangerous weapons from communities. The California Department of Justice worked with the Federal Bureau of Investigation and Sacramento Police Department during the investigation, which led to charges including felon in possession of firearms, possession of a machine gun, and child cruelty. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office will prosecute the case.
Attorney General Bonta said, “Our work to confront gun violence on our streets and in our courtrooms is saving lives, but we know the job is not finished. This arrest reflects the power of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to a safer California. Weapons of war have no place in civilian hands, and I am grateful they have been taken off our streets. I commend our Bureau of Firearms agents and our local law enforcement partners for their unwavering dedication to removing illegal weapons from dangerous hands and protecting our communities.”
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Authorities remind that criminal charges must be proven in court and every defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
