On August 6th, 2019, Officers with the VSTF to include CHP were in the area of Laurel Drive and Nativdad Road in Salinas California.

Officers spotted a stolen vehicle out of Merced and initiated a traffic stop.

The vehicle stopped and three occupants were arrested including a registered gang member.

All three subjects were booked at the Monterey County jail for charges ranging from possession of a stolen vehicle to parole violation.