Suspects attempt to ditch stolen gun in Salinas

Two men were arrested after attempting to ditch a stolen gun in Salinas.

It all took place on North Sanborn Road & East Market Street on Sunday.

Two officers were getting ready to stop a black BMW for having tinted windows but before the car was pulled over the suspects threw a gun onto the street.

It took several officers to stop the car and detain the suspects.

Both 21-year-old Diego Aranjo Hernandez and 21-year-old Carlos Oliva Hernandez were arrested.

(Left to right, Carlos Hernandez, Diego Hernandez)

“The firearm they discarded had been reported stolen,” said Salinas PD.

The suspects were booked into Monterey County Jail for various firearm charges.