A 37-year-old man was arrested Tuesday in Redwood City for possession of methamphetamine and a gun after failing to yield and falling from a motorcycle while trying to ride on a footpath, according to police.
At about 11:33 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, Redwood City detectives working a crimes suppression tried to stop a man on a motorcycle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Maple and Blomquist streets. The rider, identified as Jose Juan Chavez, went to the dead end of Maple Street where he fell off while going off road. He tried fleeing on foot, but was apprehended, according to police.
While attempting to flee, he was observed discarding a loaded firearm. A search of Chavez revealed he was in possession of methamphetamine for sale with a gross weight of 2.5 pounds, according to police.
Anyone with additional information is asked to contact Redwood City police Detective Sgt. Russ Felker at (650) 780-7627 or the Redwood City Police Department’s Tip Line at (650) 780-7107.
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