The following is a press release from the Ukiah Police Department. The information has not been proven in a court of law and any individuals described should be presumed innocent until proven guilty:

On 05/08/2024, at approximately 8:20 p.m., Ukiah Police Department (UPD) Officers contacted a suspicious vehicle in the 1100 block of Airport Park Boulevard in Ukiah. The driver of the vehicle was identified as, Robert Gardner.
UPD Officers during their investigation observed a controlled substance in plain view. A search of the vehicle was conducted, and a loaded, Charter Arms .38 special revolver was located under Gardner’s driver seat. UPD Officers also located drug paraphernalia and a digital scale inside the vehicle.
Gardner was determined to be a convicted felon (prior conviction for violation of 11378 H&S) and unable to possess a firearm and/or ammunition.

Gardner was placed under arrest for the above-mentioned violations and transported to the Mendocino County Jail.
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