October 21, 2026 – Yuba City Police Department officials report that in the early morning hours of October 18, 2026, a Yuba City Police Department B-Graveyard patrol officer conducted a traffic stop on a Kia K4 on B Street, east of Plumas Street, for a vehicle code violation. What began as a routine traffic stop quickly turned into a significant firearms investigation.

During the stop, officers observed a firearm magazine in plain view inside the vehicle. All five occupants were removed from the vehicle, and further investigation revealed multiple firearms.

The front passenger was found in possession of a loaded, concealed Ruger handgun that was not registered. Officers also discovered an unserialized Glock-style handgun, commonly referred to as a "ghost gun," underneath the right rear passenger. A second ghost gun was located underneath the driver's seat. Officers also recovered multiple high-capacity magazines, including a drum magazine.

All five occupants were arrested and booked into the Sutter County Jail on various weapons-related charges.

• Erick Adrian Bermudez Garcia (19) – Carrying a concealed firearm, possessing an unserialized firearm, and unlawful possession of large-capacity magazines.
• Cesar Julian Castillo (20) – Carrying a concealed firearm and possessing an unserialized firearm.
• Henry Hernandez Perez (19) – Carrying a concealed firearm and possessing an unserialized firearm.
• Omar Hernandez Castro (20) – Carrying a loaded firearm in public.
• Pedro Morales Sanchez (19) – Carrying a concealed firearm and a firearms-related violation.

Great work by our B-Graveyard officers! Their proactive policing and attention to detail resulted in the recovery of three firearms, including two ghost guns, and multiple high-capacity magazines. Their efforts continue to help keep illegal firearms off our streets and our community safe.

Source & photos: Yuba City Police Department