Golden State Today

Solvang, Calif. – A 23-year-old man, Eduardo Andres Sanchez, was arrested in Solvang for driving under the influence and found in possession of an illegal rifle. The incident occurred on Sunday, April 28, 2024, around 12:40 a.m. when a deputy stopped Sanchez's vehicle for missing a front license plate on Mission Drive at Pine Street.

According to authorities, Sanchez was found to be under the influence of alcohol at the time of the arrest. A search of his vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded, un-serialized short barreled rifle, along with narcotics. Following the search, Sanchez was taken into custody and booked at the Main Jail on multiple charges.

Sanchez faces charges including misdemeanor DUI and felonies related to narcotics and weapons possession. He is accused of offenses such as transportation of narcotics for sales, illegal possession of an assault weapon, manufacturing a short barreled rifle, and being a felon in possession of a firearm. Additionally, he is charged as a prohibited person carrying a loaded firearm. The accused is currently being held on $250,000 bail pending further legal proceedings.