Jeremy John Stanton, 35, of Hidden Valley Lake, Calif., was arrested just after on Wednesday, September 14, 2011, in Clearlake, Calif., for drugs and weapons charges. Lake County Jail photo.

CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Clearlake Police arrested a Hidden Valley Lake man Wednesday night after he allegedly discharged a firearm and was found to be in possession of drugs and another weapon.

Jeremy John Stanton, 35, was arrested just after 11 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 14, according to a report from Clearlake Police Sgt. Rodd Joseph.

Shortly after 9:30 p.m. Wednesday Clearlake Police officers were dispatched to the 14300 block of Memory Lane in Clearlake on a report of subjects arguing and gunshots heard, Joseph said.

When officers arrived on scene less than a minute after the call a male subject later identified as Stanton came out of the brush and spoke with officers, Joseph said.

Stanton made delusional statements to the investigating officers about someone shooting at him. Joseph said Stanton allegedly was displaying symptoms of being under the influence of a central nervous system stimulant.

Stanton allegedly admitted to officers being an intravenous drug user. Joseph said a double-barreled 12 gauge shotgun was found on the ground in close proximity to where officers had contacted Stanton. Stanton’s vehicle also was found parked in the parking lot.

During a search of the vehicle, a small quantity of methamphetamine was located along with

several unexpended shotgun rounds, numerous used hypodermic syringes and an illegal knife, Joseph said.

Witnesses interviewed told officers that Stanton was the only person in the parking lot and no other persons were seen, Joseph said.

Based on the investigation, Joseph said it was determined that the shotgun found belonged to Stanton as did the illegal knife, methamphetamine and syringes.

Police believe Stanton – who was alleged to be under the influence of a controlled substance – removed the shotgun from the trunk of his car and fired the shotgun in a negligent and reckless manner. No injured persons were located and no property damage was found as a result of the discharge of the shotgun, Joseph said.

Joseph said Stanton was arrested and charged with several felony counts, including possession of a controlled substance, illegal possession of hypodermic syringes, possession of an illegal weapon, negligent discharge of a firearm and possession of a controlled substance while armed with a firearm.

Stanton later was booked into the Lake County Jail, with bail set at $30,000. Jail records indicated that Stanton remained in custody on Thursday evening.

The Clearlake Police Department thanked the persons who came forward to not only call 911 about the criminal activity, but also who remained on scene and spoke with the investigating officers once Stanton was safely in custody.

Anyone with additional information about this incident or any other crime occurring in the city of Clearlake is asked to contact the police department at 707-994-8251. Callers may remain anonymous.

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