WATSONVILLE — Three suspected gang members were arrested last week after police reportedly found drugs and a loaded revolver at their residence.
According to Watsonville Police, WPD detectives, with the help of the Santa Cruz County Anti-Crime Team Gang Task Force and Santa Cruz County deputies, served a search warrant at two different homes in Watsonville. One home was on the 100 block of Crespi Circle while the second was on the 100 block of Crow Road.
Officers arrested Nathan Heinrichs, 25, Thomas Wall, 22, and Elias Valle, 19, after reportedly finding a loaded revolver, a stolen semiautomatic pistol, suspected cocaine and gang items on Aug. 1.
All three were booked into the Santa Cruz County Jail.
Their charges include possession of a stolen handgun, prohibited persons in possession of a firearm and ammunition, probation violation, and possession of a controlled substance as well as gang enhancements.
