Healdsburg man arrested for alleged drunken driving and illegal weapons possession

Above: Items confiscated during arrest
Photo credit: Healdsburg Police Department

Healdsburg police recently arrested a man on suspicion of driving under the influence and illegal possession of weapons, according to a department news release.

On the afternoon of June 2, an officer reportedly observed a sedan traveling northbound on Highway 101 at more than 85 miles per hour. The vehicle reportedly swerved several times and cut off several vehicles before exiting onto the Central Healdsburg exit ramp.

The officer safely stopped the sedan in the 400 block of Healdsburg Avenue.

Upon approaching the vehicle, the officer allegedly found several open beer bottles inside, police said.

The driver and passenger were arrested and a search of the vehicle was carried out.

The officer allegedly discovered a ghost gun equipped with a laser attached under one of the front seats, loaded with five rounds of .40 caliber ammunition. The officer also found a bulletproof vest in the backseat, police said.

The driver, identified as Jesus Sanchez Ortiz, 20, of Healdsburg, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded handgun while not the registered owner, carrying a loaded concealed weapon , driving under the influence and being a minor in possession of alcohol.

The passenger, identified as Juan GaliciaElias, 20, of Cloverdale, was arrested on suspicion of carrying a loaded handgun while not the registered owner and carrying a loaded concealed weapon.

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