Mattawa Officers Crack Down on Illegal Firearms
Police in Mattawa seized seven firearms and arrested five people last month as part of efforts to curb gun violence.
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Mattawa Police Department says they arrested a 15-year-old Yakima boy for brandishing a weapon and unlawfully carrying a firearm.
Traffic Stop Leads to Weapons Charges
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In a separate incident, officers arrested Melchor Celaya and Alex Tapia during a traffic stop for unlawful possession of firearms. Police also arrested a 17-year-old for unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of a stolen weapon.
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In a shooting, police arrested Juan Jose Serrano Berrios for assault and seized a firearm during a search warrant of his car, which resulted in another charge.
Mattawa Police say these cases highlight their work to reduce illegal gun activity and prevent stolen weapons from circulating.
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