Francisco G. Perez, 35, of Pleasanton, is facing multiple charges after being arrested in Livermore on June 24. The incident began when police observed Perez’s vehicle running a stop sign near the intersection of Holmes Street and Alden Lane at approximately 8:20 a.m. Livermore is located about 6 miles east of Pleasanton.
Officers pulled Perez over and discovered that his driver’s license was suspended due to a prior DUI conviction. While preparing to have the vehicle towed, law enforcement conducted a search of the car. During this search, they located a loaded Glock handgun and more than one ounce of cocaine. Investigators also noted that Perez was in possession of a significant amount of cash at the time of the stop.
Perez was arrested and booked into the Alameda County Santa Rita Jail. Public records indicate that he is a convicted felon, a status that legally bars him from owning firearms or ammunition. His criminal history includes at least eight prior arrests since 2014. He has previously served prison time and holds convictions for assault from 2014 and possession of a controlled substance for sale from 2016.
The specific charges Perez faces regarding the firearms and drugs were not detailed in the initial report. Further details regarding his upcoming court proceedings are not yet clear.
