Crime & Safety

Man Arrested For Carrying Gun Near Alhambra High School

22-year-old Michael Woodall was arrested for carrying a gun near the school on Thursday.

A 22-year-old man was arrested by Martinez Police Thursday afternoon near Alhambra High School for carrying a concealed weapon.

Police received an anonymous call around 4 p.m. on Thursday regarding a man carrying a a gun near the Alhambra High swimming pool. When police arrived, they found Woodall in possession of a 38-caliber handgun.

Woodall was arrested without incident on suspicion of carrying a concealed firearm. It is not yet known why he was carrying the gun. Police are continuing their investigation.

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