Gang member arrested in Salinas after being caught with loaded gun

A gang member caught with drug related items and a loaded gun is now in jail.

According to Salinas Police, 25-year-old Miguel Sebastian was openly holding a methamphetamine smoking pipe in a car in the area of Foods Co on East Alisal Street Wednesday, May 16th.

Sebastian was also holding onto a blue bag that was on his lap and officers found a loaded semi-automatic handgun inside.

Sebastian is a gang member on active parole status.

He was booked into the Monterey County Jail.