A man was arrested today by officer Arias of the Merced Police Dart Team.

Arias noticed a suspicious vehicle parked in an open field in the 1000 block of Motel Drive.

41-year-old Kao Saelee was contacted and arrested for a warrant. Saelee is a convicted felon and was found in possession of 50 grams of crystal methamphetamine and a 9 mm handgun.

Saelee was booked at Merced County Jail for felon in possession of a firearm, sales of methamphetamine and warrants.