Anjel Barajas and Deandre Dandridge arrested on Lodi gun charges
Lodi police arrested Anjel Barajas and Deandre Dandridge on gun charges after officers found a stolen firearm in an alleyway on North School Street.
Officers arrested Anjel Barajas and Deandre Dandridge on firearm allegations in Lodi on Monday. Police booked both men into custody following a report of loitering in a local alleyway. Officials announced the arrests on Wednesday.
The incident began around 7:57 p.m. on Monday. Lodi Police Department officers responded to the 600 block of N. School Street. A caller reported two men looking into and under parked vehicles.
Officers arrived at the alley near an apartment complex. They contacted 25-year-old Barajas and 18-year-old Dandridge, who both reside in Lodi. Officers also located a stolen firearm at the scene, police said.
Barajas was on probation at the time of the stop. Police arrested Barajas for multiple gun-related offenses and a gang enhancement. Dandridge had active warrants.
Officers arrested Dandridge for multiple gun-related offenses, a gang enhancement, and two outstanding warrants. Police took both suspects into custody without incident.
Police departments routinely check on reports of loitering in public alleys. Officers search the surrounding area for weapons and verify personal warrants. Suspects facing weapon allegations are transported to jail facilities for booking.
Lodi police confirmed the investigation remains documented under department arrest records. The department announced the case details through official channels.
