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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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