Arrest of Convicted Felon in Possession of Loaded Firearm

Published on April 03, 2025

South Pasadena (Calif.) – On Monday, March 31, 2025, at approximately 9:29 p.m., a South Pasadena police officer conducted a traffic stop for a vehicle code violation in the 2000 block of Fremont Avenue. During the stop, a records check revealed that the driver was on probation for assault.

Further investigation led officers to discover a loaded firearm inside the vehicle. The driver, identified as 33-year-old Fabian Lizarraga of Los Angeles, was arrested. Due to a prior felony conviction, Lizarraga is prohibited from possessing a firearm.

Lizarraga was taken into custody and transported to Pasadena City Jail. Lizarraga faces multiple charges, including:

  • Felon in possession of a firearm
  • Possession of a loaded firearm

Anyone with additional information about this incident is urged to contact the South Pasadena Police Department at (626) 403-7270. Anonymous tips can be provided by calling Crime Stoppers at (800) 222-TIPS (8477).

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