Crime & Safety
2 Men, 1 Woman Arrested During Probation Check
The Napa Police Department arrested three individuals during a probation check in American Canyon.
A probation check on an American Canyon man landed three people in jail Thursday.
Police went to a home on the 2500 block of Flosden Road at 7:32 p.m., in American Canyon to conduct a probation check. Once the officers arrived, they noticed a vehicle driven by Manuel Alejandro Ramirez, 20, of American Canyon driving away from the residence, police said.
Police initiated a vehicle stop and Ramirez pulled over at Via Bellagio. Police said Ramirez' passengers, Alberto Quesada, 33, of Napa, described as a documented gang member, and Yasmin Celina Rodriguez, 28, of Vallejo, exited the vehicle and ran from police.
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Both were captured after a short foot pursuit.
Back at Ramirez' home, police found gang indicia, ammunition and a sawed-off .22 caliber shotgun. Ramirez was also taken into custody. The trio was booked at Napa County Department of Corrections.
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Ramirez was arrested on suspicion of violation of probation and prohibited person in possession of ammunition.
Quesada was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest, a gang enhancement, and violation of parole. Rodriguez was arrested on suspicion of obstruction of a police officer.
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