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Bomb Squad Called Out After Suspected Pipe Bomb Found In Car After Stockton Traffic Stop

STOCKTON (CBS13) — Officers say they discovered a suspected pipe bomb in the car of a pair of suspects who were allegedly driving recklessly in Stockton overnight.

The incident happened around 2:30 a.m. Wednesday. Stockton police say they got a call about a vehicles driving recklessly - with passengers inside allegedly waving firearms around.

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The suspected pipe bomb found by officers inside the car. (Credit: Stockton Police Department)

One of the cars matching the description of the suspects was spotted near March Lane and Pacific Avenue. Officers pulled over that car and soon started a search.

Inside the car, officers discovered a loaded gun, drugs, and a pipe bomb. A bomb squad was called out and dealt with the device, police say.

In total, two people were arrested and are facing multiple charges: 31-year-old Marcelino Almarez and 34-year-old Leticia Desmond.

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