Clearlake Police officer arrests armed man who attempted to flee traffic stop
- LAKE COUNTY NEWS REPORTS
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CLEARLAKE, Calif. – Police arrested a Clearlake man in possession of a concealed handgun and drugs following a Friday morning vehicle pursuit.
Steven Johnny Farnan, 27, was arrested on probable cause for numerous felony charges after being found with a concealed loaded firearm and possession of more than half an ounce of heroin, according to a report from the Clearlake Police Department.
The department reported that shortly after 7:30 a.m. Friday, Officer Mauricio Barreto spotted Farnan driving a vehicle without a license and expired registration.
When Officer Barreto turned his patrol car to catch up with Farnan, Farnan pulled into the Speedway gas station on Lakeshore Drive at Old Highway 53, the report said.
Police said Officer Barreto contacted Farnan at the driver’s window. At that point, Farnan tried to flee in the car, nearly injuring the officer, but got boxed in by other vehicles.
Barreto then noticed a concealed .40 caliber Smith and Wesson handgun in Farnan’s waistband, police said.
Farnan attempted to grab the gun from his waistband as he exited the vehicle through the front passenger door. Once out of the car, he tried to run, according to the report.
Police said Officer Barreto used his Taser to subdue Farnan and arrest him.
Farnan received medical treatment and was booked into the Lake County Jail, police said.
The Clearlake Police Department reported that Farnan is on Post Release Community Supervision and has prior weapon-related arrests.