Cutler man arrested, illegal firearms seized after traffic stop, search warrant
A Cutler man was arrested after detectives with the Multi-Agency Gang Enforcement Consortium seized more than two dozen illegal firearms during a traffic stop north of Orange Cove.
Cristian Nunez, 31, of Cutler was arrested and booked into the Fresno County Jail, with bail set at $200,000. Nunez face charges of illegal possession of a modified AR-15 with a device that increases the rate of fire.
According to the Fresno County Sheriff’s Office, MAGEC detectives stopped Nunez on American Avenue, north of Orange Cove, for a vehicle violation Wednesday.
The deputy making the traffic stop saw an AR-15 rifle with a drum magazine on a vehicle seat. An aftermarket insert that increases the rate of fire of the weapon, which is illegal under California law, was also found in his possession.
After the traffic stop, a search warrant was served at Nunez’s home in Cutler in Tulare County. Detectives seized more than 25 illegal firearms from the residence. Nunez is facing numerous additional felony charges.
The case remains under investigation. Anyone with additional information can contact the Sheriff’s Office at 559-600-3111, or Crime Stoppers at 559-498-7867 or www.valleycrimestoppers.org. People will remain anonymous and may receive a cash reward. Reference case 26-7397.
