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The California Highway Patrol (CHP) seized firearms, ammunition and suspected narcotics during a search warrant on Victor Hugo France, Jr., 43, of Vallejo, Calif., Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. France is suspected that he negligently discharged a firearm, pos

VALLEJO, California. – The California Highway Patrol Last week he arrested a highway shooting suspect who allegedly fired a gun from a moving car last month.

At approximately 7 a.m. Thursday, CHP detectives arrested Victor Hugo France, Jr., 43, at his location. Vallejo home. Officers located several firearms, ammunition and suspected narcotics for sale, which were also seized during the search.

Around 6 p.m., on September 11, officers assigned to the CHP’s Solano area office were dispatched to a report of a shooting on Interstate 80 east of Tennessee Street in Vallejo. Witnesses said a man was firing a gun into the air while driving on the highway.

Detectives received a description of the suspect’s vehicle, including the license plate. That and the Flock Safety technology helped them track down France.

France was booked into the Solano County Jail on suspicion of negligent discharge of a firearm, possession of a short-barreled shotgun, possession of an assault weapon, illegal transfer of a firearm and possession of narcotics for sale.