A routine road check in Santa Rosa gave more than a police officer bargained for when the driver appeared to be wearing a “Jason” mask.
Shortly before 10 p.m. Saturday, the Santa Rosa Police Department said an officer noticed a gold Toyota Camry with no headlights or taillights.
After stopping the car, police said the driver was wearing a “Jason” mask,
According to the police, The officer described the driver as appearing “nervous” and noticed he was “sweating profusely.”
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A traffic stop led to the arrest of a driver wearing a “Jason” mask, according to the Santa Rosa Police Department. (Santa Rosa Police Department)
The Santa Rosa Police officer then located an AR-15 style rifle lightly concealed by a blanket in the back seat.
Police said the firearm, which was discharged, was an unregistered assault weapon and was it is not legal to own it.
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Santa Rosa Police Arrest Driver Who Was Wearing “Jason” Mask and Carrying Illegal Assault Rifle. (Santa Rosa Police)
The driver, identified as Adonay Efriem, 27, of Santa Rosa, was placed under arrest without incident.
Efriem was booked into Sonoma County’s main adult detention center on a charge of possession of an assault weapon.
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Scammer with a mask covering his face (Cyberguy.com)
According to the police department, the Santa Rosa Police Department’s Special Enforcement Team was created to address the increase in illegal trafficking. firearm possession and the increase in gun violence in the city of Santa Rosa.
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“The Santa Rosa Police Department is committed to making the City of Santa Rosa a safe place to live, work and play,” the department said in a statement.
Fox News Digital has reached out to the Santa Rosa Police Department for comment.
