Moreno Valley man arrested with loaded firearm, drugs

A Moreno Valley man was arrested for various gun and drug charges Wednesday after Sheriff's deputies recovered evidence during a search of his vehicle in Menifee, authorities said.

Jaime Benjamin Garcia, 33, was walking near the intersection of Oakmont Drive and Bradley Road about 9 p.m., according to a news release. Deputies who contacted him discovered he was on post release community supervision for auto theft. A search of his nearby vehicle revealed a loaded .357 Smith & Wesson revolver, additional ammunition and over 8 grams of methamphetamine.

Garcia was booked at Southwest Detention Center with bail set at $65,000.