California attorney general announces charges following joint investigation by state and federal law enforcement
SACRAMENTO — California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced Tuesday the arrest of a Rancho Cordova man accused of possessing several illegal firearms, including what authorities described as a rocket launcher, following a joint law enforcement investigation involving multiple agencies.
According to the California Department of Justice, agents executed a search warrant at a residence in Rancho Cordova on Feb. 10 as part of a firearms investigation conducted with assistance from the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Sacramento Police Department. During the search, law enforcement personnel seized a shotgun, two pistols, a machine gun pistol and what authorities described as an inert rocket launcher.
“Our work to confront gun violence on our streets and in our courtrooms is saving lives, but we know the job is not finished,” Bonta said in a statement announcing the arrest. “This arrest reflects the power of strong partnerships and a shared commitment to a safer California. Weapons of war have no place in civilian hands, and I am grateful they have been taken off our streets. I commend our Bureau of Firearms agents and our local law enforcement partners for their unwavering dedication to removing illegal weapons from dangerous hands and protecting our communities.”
Authorities said the suspect was taken into custody following the search. The case includes charges of felon in possession of firearms, possession of a machine gun and child cruelty. The Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office is prosecuting the case.
Officials noted that criminal charges must be proven in court and that every defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.
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