K9 Ghost Locates Multiple Illegal Firearms During Traffic Stop

On Friday, May 30, 2025, at approximately 11:20 p.m., an officer conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for not having a front license plate in the area of B Street and Third Street in Santa Rosa. During the stop, the officer could smell the odor of marijuana emitting from the vehicle, as well as observed open containers of marijuana and alcoholic beverages in plain view.

A probable cause search was conducted on the vehicle. In the backseat of the vehicle was a satchel. Inside the satchel contained a loaded, unregistered, unserialized 9mm P80 privately made firearm (PMF), as well as suspected fentanyl pills.

During the investigation, Officer Gonzales and K9 Ghost were called to the traffic stop. K9 Ghost is specifically trained to detect firearms. During the search of the vehicle, K9 Ghost altered to the presence of a firearm in the trunk. A search of the trunk was conducted and a loaded, unregistered, .40 caliber firearm was found.

2 occupants of the vehicle were arrested and booked on various firearms related charges.