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A man who was pulled over for reportedly running a red light was arrested for being in possession of drugs and a gun.

According to Watsonville Police, an officer was patrolling the Freedom Boulevard and Davis Avenue area when he saw a blue Corvette driver run a red light. After pulling him over, the officer reportedly learned that the driver, 54-year-old Mateo Bayuga, had a suspended driver’s license for driving under the influence. Inside the car, officers found a loaded gun and several meth pipes with a gram of methamphetamine, according to police.

Bayuga was arrested for having a loaded firearm while being in possession of a controlled substance, carrying a firearm in a public place, and driving on a suspended license because of a DUI.

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  1. All charges where dropped in this case and Watsonville PD was ordered to return Mr Bayuga his firearm by a Santa cruz county Superior Court judge.There was no drugs found in Mr Bayugas possession,another clear instance of watsonville P.D slandering and participating with local towing companies. U Save towing in this instance, In stiealing citizens cars and selling them for profit.None of the proceeds of the sale of mr bayugas 2002; corvette were returned to him after the sale and payment to U save towing for the towing bill.All of bayugas personnel property was either stolen lost or thrown away by local authorities or U save towing.shouldnt a person be paid all money that is left from the sale of thier car that exceeds the amount of the towing bill. The bill was nearly $8000 and the car was valued at $23000 dollars where did the other $15000 go ?

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