Gun stolen in Nevada recovered near Fresno State

Fresno police recovered a handgun stolen in Nevada late Wednesday after arresting a man involved in an armed disturbance near Fresno State.

Sgt. Doug Goertzen said officers were called to the area of Bulldog Lane and Sixth Street about 11:30 p.m. to check a report of an armed man who ran from the scene of the disturbance.

Officers saw a man who matched the suspect’s description near Shaw Avenue and Sixth Street. The suspect ran, tossing a gun in a flower bed, Goertzen said.

Officers recovered a .40 caliber Smith & Wesson M&P 40 loaded with 15 rounds of ammunition.

Prophet Hillard, 20, of Fresno was booked on charges of felony firearms possession and resisting arrest.

This story was originally published August 20, 2015 at 8:37 AM with the headline "Gun stolen in Nevada recovered near Fresno State."