Handgun pulled During Fight At Walnut Creek Restaurant

Walnut Creek CA

21 October, 2021

5:10 PM

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WALNUT CREEK, CA — Two San Francisco residents were arrested in Walnut Creek last weekend after a gun was brandished during a fight at a restaurant. Lauren Lopez, 21, and Joshua Miles, 20, were taken into custody on suspicion of possession of a firearm and conspiracy to commit a crime. Police also seized a loaded Glock handgun with two extra magazines. Police say that Sunday at 5 p.m. they were called to The Cheesecake Factory on Locust Street on a report of a man with a gun. They say that Miles brandished the gun, which was registered to Lopez. Police secured the scene and searched the area. Officers found a bag hidden in a water fountain next to the table where the couple had been eating. The gun and magazines were in the purse. In a release, police emphasized that crime rates in Walnut Creek have remained consistent over the past five years. "We understand that even a few incidents can be disturbing," said Police Chief Jamie Knox. "That's why our Police Department has stepped up downtown patrols recently during weekends, increasing visibility and enhancing public safety." Related: Woman Dragged To Ground In Walnut Creek Armed RobberyVideo Shows Couple Leave Walnut Creek Restaurant Without Paying Before Firing Gun OutsideWalnut Creek Violence Prompts Extra Police PatrolsWalnut Creek Police Chief Jamie Knox Takes Oath Of Office