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Two Traffic Stops Lead to Two Guns Seized

On September 9, 2021 just after 9:30 p.m., an officer assigned to Glendale Police Department’s patrol bureau was near the intersection of Colorado St. and Pacific Ave. when they noticed a vehicle travelling with no lights on. The officer conducted a traffic stop and contacted the driver, 29-year-old Jovany Conde of Los Angeles. During the contact. The officer saw a firearm receipt in the vehicle. Assisting officers arrived, and a search of the vehicle produced a firearm inside of a bag with a loaded magazine in the backseat. Conde was subsequently arrested for carrying a loaded firearm in public. Due to LA County’s emergency “Zero-Dollar” bail order, Conde was released from custody with a notice to appear in court at a later date.

On September 12, 2021 just before 2:00 a.m., an officer on patrol observed a vehicle travelling southbound on Lowell Ave near Foothill Blvd. missing a front license plate and with a dark front window tint. The officer conducted a traffic stop near the intersection of Honolulu Ave. and Lowell Ave. and contacted the driver, 24-year-old Tonik Hakobyan of Glendale. During the contact, the officer learned that Hakobyan’s driver’s license was suspended. While searching Hakobyan, a firearm fell out of his waistband. The firearm was found to be unregistered. Hakobyan was subsequently arrested and booked for carrying a loaded firearm in public and for driving with a suspended license. Due to LA County’s emergency “Zero-Dollar” bail order, Hakobyan was released from custody with a notice to appear in court at a later date.

The Glendale Police Department continues to actively patrol the city in order to keep Glendale safe for residents and visitors. Please know that you can always report suspicious activity to GPD’s non-emergency line by calling (818) 548-4911; if you require an emergency response, please call 9-1-1.