Bicyclist carrying a rifle stopped by Fresno police. What officers learned
Fresno police Thursday took a bicyclist into custody after receiving calls that he was carrying a rifle while riding on North Blackstone Avenue.
The man, who was not immediately identified, was located and detained near Sierra Avenue about 8 a.m.
Sgt. Bob Reynolds said he would be taken into custody for outstanding burglary warrants. The rifle was an older bolt-action hunting rifle that was missing its barrel. It was not immediately known if the weapon was stolen.
This story was originally published August 5, 2021 at 8:54 AM.