McAllen teens arrested, charged in separate possession of firearms incidents

McAllen police have arrested and charged two teenagers, after investigating two separate incidents involving the teens in possession of firearms.

In the first case, police received a report of a threat sent through social media, in which a teenager held a firearm and threatened the receiver of that message Sept. 5, police said in a news release.

The victim received a second threat on Sept. 6, which was viewed by officers on-scene. The second video showed a different teen holding the same firearm and threatening the receiver.

The release stated officers were able to identify the senders of the threats, who were detained after the initial report, and police seized the firearm used in the threat, a 9mm masterpiece defender and located marijuana, THC cartridges and paraphernalia.

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Alan Ronaldo Zamarron

This photo shows a 9mm Masterpiece Defender. (Courtesy: McAllen Police Department)

Alan Ronaldo Zamarron, 17, was arrested and an unidentified juvenile was detained. Zamarron was charged with terroristic threat, unlawful carrying weapons, possession of a controlled substance, possession of marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. His bonds totalled to $12,000.

The juvenile detained was charged with terroristic threat, unlawful carrying weapons, possession marijuana and possession of drug paraphernalia. That juvenile was transferred to the custody of the Mario E. Ramirez Jr. Juvenile Justice Center.

In the second case, police investigated a report of a weapon disturbance on the 2800 block of Nolana Avenue on Sunday, Sept. 8. According to the release, a reporting party said a male was “displaying a firearm in the parking lot.”

A police officer located the male, with the release stating the male fled from detention shortly after. He was identified as Adrian Velasquez, 18, and was arrested. Police said in the release that a Glock model 22, .40 caliber handgun was found in his possession, adding that the handgun was equipped with a switch, which turns it into a fully automatic firearm.

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Adrian Velasquez

This photo shows a Glock model 22, .40 caliber handgun equipped with a switch, which turns the handgun into a fully automatic firearm. (Courtesy: McAllen Police Department)

This photo shows the switch equipped on a Glock model 22, .40 caliber handgun. The switch turns the handgun into a fully automatic firearm. (Courtesy: McAllen Police Department)

This photo shows the switch equipped on a Glock model 22, .40 caliber handgun. The switch turns the handgun into a fully automatic firearm. (Courtesy: McAllen Police Department)

Velasquez was charged with evading arrest or detention, resisting arrest, search or transport, unlawful carrying weapons, prohibited weapon, fictitious/false drivers license, possession of tobacco product by minor and local municipal court warrant. His bonds totalled to $15,000.

Police urge anyone with information about this type of crime to call the McAllen Crime Stoppers at (956) 687-TIPS (8477). An anonymous tip can also be submitted through the P3 Tips cellphone app. The release states information that leads to an arrest may be eligible for a cash reward.

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