Walnut Creek’s Homeless Outreach Effort Turns Up A Suspected Felon, A Weapon, And Drugs

Photo: WCPD

Walnut Creek Police say officers participating in a recent Homeless Outreach Program effort in the area of 1900 Tice Valley noticed a camp resident attempt to hide something between his legs during their patrol.

Officers contacted Earl Romiti, age not given, and allegedly found a handgun, ammunition, and drug paraphernalia.

Romiti was arrested for being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammo, illegal lodging and possession of drug paraphernalia.

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3 Comments

  1. Danielle on Dec 2, 2019 at 2:23 pm

    I’m in favor of Homeless Outreach, but if he’s a felon in possession of a firearm and ammo, he needs to be arrested. Sadly, if he’s homeless he might prefer jail when it’s cold and rainy outside. Three hots and a cot, and the fear of dying in the cold is less of a concern with a roof over your head.

  2. Tracee on Dec 2, 2019 at 4:54 pm

    Arrest pictures don’t exactly capture us at our best do they?

    • NEWS24-680 on Dec 2, 2019 at 5:27 pm

      Not usually, no…

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