MERCED – Authorities booked a man on weapons charges after discovering a gun during a traffic stop.
The Merced Police Gang Violence Suppression Unit says they stopped a vehicle in the area of the 600 Block of East Main Street for traffic violations, Friday May 15th, 2020 at around 10:22 pm.
When officers approached the vehicle they identified the driver as 21 year old Samuel Kailes and began a search on the vehicle.
While searching the vehicle, officers found a semi-automatic handgun.
Kailes was booked into the Merced County Jail and faces charges for possession of a firearm by a prohibited person, vehicle code violations and gang enhancements.
Anyone with information regarding this case is encouraged to contact Officer Opinski at (209) 388-7846.