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Police: Roosevelt man blocking traffic arrested with loaded firearm

When officers approached Herrera, they say they confiscated a handgun and loaded firearm.

News 12 Staff

Jul 8, 2023, 10:21 AM

Updated 516 days ago

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A Roosevelt man is under arrest after police say they discovered multiple weapons on him.
Detectives say officers were patrolling Grenada Avenue after 6 p.m. Friday for known gang activity. That’s when they allegedly saw Gregory Herrera, 20, standing in the road, blocking traffic.
When officers approached Herrera, they say they confiscated a handgun and loaded firearm.
Herrera was due to face a judge Saturday.