Santa Ana, CA – A routine patrol in Santa Ana took an unexpected turn recently when officers observed a vehicle driving erratically near the intersection of Flower St. and St. Gertrude Pl. The dangerous driving culminated in the vehicle crashing into a parked, unoccupied car.
What began as a traffic collision investigation quickly escalated. During their investigation, officers discovered a loaded “ghost gun” inside the vehicle. For those unfamiliar, “ghost guns” are privately assembled firearms that lack serial numbers, making them difficult to trace and often a concern for law enforcement.
Both occupants of the vehicle were subsequently arrested and transported to the Santa Ana Jail. They face multiple felony weapon charges in addition to charges for reckless driving. This incident serves as a stark reminder of the potential dangers encountered daily by law enforcement and the ongoing challenges posed by illegal firearms…