Gang member arrested in King City after throwing loaded firearm from vehicle

By Ricardo Tovar

Published July 20, 2023 3:31 PM

KING CITY, Calif. (KION-TV)- Soledad Police said they recovered a stolen firearm out of Las Vegas while helping with probation checks in King City.

Matias Osvaldo, 18, was going to be contacted by police when he threw a loaded firearm from his vehicle. Soledad Police said he didn't know officers were right there.

Police said Osvaldo was a known gang member. He was arrested and booked into Monterey County Jail.

He was charged with possession of stolen property and for a probation violation, per police.

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Ricardo Tovar

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