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Four arrested after handgun falls from suspect’s waist

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April 11, 2025 8:34 PM
Published 2:35 PM

SANTA CRUZ, Calif. (KION-TV) -- Four people were arrested in Santa Cruz after reports of gang-related activities on Thursday night.

According to Santa Cruz Police, arrests happened after reports of suspicious activity near West Cliff and John Street with nine people on the scene.

As they approached, a handgun with the serial number removed fell from a juvenile suspect's waistband. Other suspects were searched finding knives, a dagger, a machete and metal knuckles.

Other suspects arrested include another juvenile for possessing the knuckles and Stephen Sarmiento for possession of a concealed machete.

Deleono Dean-Anthony was arrested on a warrant for attempted murder.

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