SANTA ROSA, Calif. -- Officers arrested a man on suspicion of possession of about 20 grams of cocaine and a firearm in Santa Rosa early Saturday morning, police said.
The suspect was arrested about a half-hour after midnight in the vicinity of Glenn Street and College Avenue after he was stopped for a minor traffic violation, according to Santa Rosa police Sgt. Christopher Mahurin. There were two teenagers in the car, Mahurin said.
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In addition to the approximately 20 grams of cocaine, officers found more than $3,500 in cash, items associated with narcotic sales and a .40 caliber handgun with a large capacity magazine in the car.
Christian Kekoa Bazzano, 21, of Santa Rosa, was booked into Sonoma County Jail on suspicion of possession of narcotics for sale, possession of a loaded firearm in public, contributing to the delinquency of a minor and other drug- and firearm-related crimes, police said.
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Police are continuing to investigate this case. Anyone with information is encouraged to contact the Santa Rosa Police Department at (707) 543-3600.
This undated image shows lights on a Bay Area police vehicle. (KGO-TV)