A man is facing firearms-related charges in connection with a ghost gun in San Marcos. Deputies with the San Marcos Sheriff’s Station conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle for a vehicle code violation in the area of Nordahl Road and Montiel Road on Thursday, July 3, just after 3:00 p.m.
Deputies contacted the driver of the vehicle and noticed a high-capacity magazine was visible inside the vehicle. A search of the vehicle yielded an un-serialized, fully loaded assault rifle and another fully loaded pistol. Additionally, illegal narcotics and a large amount of cash were located.
Unlike weapons made by a licensed manufacturer, ghost guns don’t have a serial number or other identifiable markings.
The lack of a serial number makes it extremely challenging for law enforcement agencies to track these firearms to their owner or maker, hindering or delaying investigations and crime-solving efforts.
The driver of the vehicle was arrested. William Linares (01/03/1996) is facing felony charges of carrying a loaded gun in a public place or public street and owning or possessing a gun without a serial number and drug related charges.
San Marcos Sheriff’s Station (760) 510-5200
