King City Man Busted for Possession 2 Ghost Guns

According to the King City Police Department on Wednesday, August 17 at 11:08 PM, officers contacted 24-year-old Anthony Morales Garza during a traffic stop. During the contact, Garza was found to be in possession of a 9mm pistol, later determined to be a “ghost gun”. As a result, Garza was arrested and booked into the Monterey County Jail.

On Tuesday, August 30 at 7:20 AM, officers from the King City Police Department served

a search warrant at Garza’s residence located on the 600 block of Bassett Street. During the

search, an AR‐15 style rifle, rifle magazines and ammunition were located. An investigation

determined the rifle to be a “ghost gun” as well.

Additional charges for possession of an illegal firearm are pending. The King City Police

Department thanks the community for their assistance and continued support.

Anyone with further information regarding this case is encouraged to contact the King City Police

Department at (831) 385‐4848; Detective Scott Baughman at 831‐386‐5986 or at

sbaughman@kingcity.com, or Sergeant John Dow at (831) 386‐5969 or jdow@kingcity.com; or

the WeTip line at 1‐800‐78‐CRIME. Your call may remain completely anonymous.

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