Giovani Ahumada : “Ghost Gun Found in Gilroy DV Suspect”

Man Arrested for Domestic Violence and Illegal Firearm Possession in Gilroy

A man was taken into custody by the Gilroy Police Department after being found with an illegal firearm following a domestic violence incident. The incident unfolded on February 21st at a business located in the 1000 block of First Street in Gilroy, where officers responded to reports of multiple intoxicated individuals causing a disturbance.

Police Response to Disturbance

Upon arrival at the scene, officers discovered several intoxicated individuals inside a vehicle, one of whom attempted to evade identification by providing false information. This individual was later identified as 26-year-old Giovani Ahumada, a resident of Gilroy.

Discovery of Illegal Firearm

During the encounter, law enforcement officers uncovered a concealed firearm lacking a serial number in Ahumada’s possession. The situation escalated when Ahumada became combative and resisted arrest, requiring the intervention of multiple officers to subdue him.

Arrest and Charges

Following the altercation, Ahumada was taken into custody and subsequently booked into the Santa Clara County Jail on charges related to the domestic violence incident, possession of an illegal firearm, and resisting arrest. The Gilroy Police Department commended the swift actions of the responding officers in bringing the situation under control.

Incidents like these serve as a reminder of the challenges faced by law enforcement officers in maintaining public safety and upholding the law. The Gilroy Police Department continues to investigate the circumstances surrounding the domestic violence incident and the illegal possession of firearms in the community.