On February 22, 2018, the Merced Department’s Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) contacted gang member Robert Gonzalez 38-year-old, and Cassandra Miller 32-year-old, inside a suspicious vehicle in the 500 block E Main Street.

Officers searched the car and located a loaded 38 caliber revolver under the seat. Gonzalez admitted ownership of the revolver and was arrested for felon in possession of a firearm, ammunition, and gang enhancements. Miller was arrested for a felony warrant and sales of narcotics. They were both booked at the Merced County jail for the mentioned charges.

Merced Police are asking anyone with any information regarding this crime to contact Gang Violence Suppression Unit (GVSU) Sgt. Rodriguez at (209) 385-4710, or the Merced Police Department Tipster Line at (209) 385-4725.

The public can send information via anonymous text messages to police department by dialing “TIP411” (847411) and including the word “Comvip” as the “keyword” in the text message.