A 2016 change in state law prevented Patterson police from adding a weapons charge against a man found last week in possession of a semi-automatic rifle and a small amount of marijuana.
Alonzo Henry, 22, of Patterson, was arrested April 25 on charges of possession of marijuana second offense, smoking in the presence of a juvenile and child restraint violation.
An officer stopped Henry’s vehicle after allegedly smelling marijuana coming from the vehicle. During the stop, the officer also found a semiautomatic rifle capable of holding 60 rounds in the trunk of the vehicle, Patterson Police Chief Patrick LaSalle said.
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