Drugs, Loaded Weapon Found In Coastside DUI Stop, Police Say

PACIFICA, CA — Officers found drugs and a loaded gun in the vehicle of a 28-year-old man after pulling him over on suspicion of driving under the influence in Pacifica on Sunday night, police said.

The traffic stop occurred around 9:50 p.m. on Fassler Avenue at Roberts Road and officers identified the driver as Pacifica resident Brandan Guaspari, according to police.

Police said Guaspari showed symptoms of being under the influence of drugs — and they soon found drugs on him and elsewhere in his vehicle, along with evidence that he was selling the illegal items.

"When conducting a search of ... Guaspari, officers found controlled substances on his person," police said in a news release. "Then, when conducting a search of his vehicle, the officers found other controlled substances along with evidence that Guaspari had been involved in the sales of controlled substances."

Police said they also found a "modified loaded firearm" under the driver's seat.

Guaspari was booked into San Mateo County Jail on suspicion of DUI, possession of controlled substances for sale, possessing a short-barrel rifle, and having a concealed weapon in a vehicle, police said.

— Bay City News Service contributed to this arrest.