SAPD officers seized a firearm and a machete and arrested a suspect at a traffic stop - New Santa Ana

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SAPD officers seized a firearm and a machete and arrested a suspect at a traffic stop - New Santa Ana

Earlier this week, patrol officers were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of 1st Street and Lyon Street when they attempted to stop a vehicle that attempted to evade them, according to the SAPD. Upon making contact with the driver, officers noticed a firearm in plain view in the backseat. The driver was immediately detained, and a further investigation led officers to recover a loaded firearm, additional magazines, and a large machete…