Last week I received a S&W model 64 from another agency.
The gun was stolen back in 2007 in a burglary of a habitation
About 18 months ago I was notified that the gun had been recovered by the agency but the way it was recovered was with a drive by shooting and it was being held as evidence.
I followed up and made sure the gun had our hold placed to prevent it from being destroyed following their disposition. I had called a couple of times to keep tabs on the status of their case and to make certain my hold was still in place.
About three (3) weeks ago I followed up once more and was told the person had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and they were done with the gun.
I got it in our possession last week and contacted the victim and told him he could pick up his gun whenever he could come to the station.
It is such a great feeling to get property back to the rightful owner. The gun was in good condition for which I was grateful.
It doesn't happen nearly as often as I would like, but occasionally we get to score one for the good guys.
The gun was stolen back in 2007 in a burglary of a habitation
About 18 months ago I was notified that the gun had been recovered by the agency but the way it was recovered was with a drive by shooting and it was being held as evidence.
I followed up and made sure the gun had our hold placed to prevent it from being destroyed following their disposition. I had called a couple of times to keep tabs on the status of their case and to make certain my hold was still in place.
About three (3) weeks ago I followed up once more and was told the person had pleaded guilty to aggravated assault and they were done with the gun.
I got it in our possession last week and contacted the victim and told him he could pick up his gun whenever he could come to the station.
It is such a great feeling to get property back to the rightful owner. The gun was in good condition for which I was grateful.
It doesn't happen nearly as often as I would like, but occasionally we get to score one for the good guys.