Wanted for probation violation

Gallup Police Department narcotics agents were conducting routine surveillance  on the north side of Gallup Feb. 25. They located Joseph Gonzales, 34, of Gallup, going into a room at the Quality Inn at 1500 W. Maloney Ave.

Agents knew Gonzales was wanted for probation violation and several other warrants. As they attempted to make contact with him in his second story motel room, Gonzales jumped from the window onto the ground below.

A narcotics agent saw him fall and arrested him after the impact. Medstar Ambulance and Gallup Fire Department personnel responded to the scene and determined that, despite the fall, Gonzales did not suffer any major injuries.

Agents searched his room and discovered a loaded handgun. Gonzales was charged with possession of a firearm or destructive device by a felon, a fourth degree felony, and resisting, evading, or obstructing an officer, a misdemeanor, in addition to being booked on the outstanding warrants.