People v. Onsri CA3

BACKGROUND

West Sacramento police conducted surveillance at 481 and 501 Walnut Street because they suspected gang and narcotics activity. 481 and 501 Walnut Street (collectively the property) shared a yard and the property had a long driveway. 481 Walnut Street consisted of three bungalow units occupied by members of the Kalah family, including Dom Kalah and Anthony Kalah.1 Police believed Dom was an active AGC participant. Dom had the letters “AGC” tattooed on his stomach; he admitted he was an AGC member but said he was no longer in the gang. Police believed Anthony was also an AGC member based on prior contact. 501 Walnut Street consisted of a main house and a detached garage converted into a bedroom. Dom’s brother Det and Det’s family lived in the main house. Det’s son Tommy lived in the detached garage. Tommy admitted he was an AGC member. Defendant said he was a member of the Tiny Rascal Gangsters (TRG). His MySpace page proclaimed his membership; he also had a tattoo on his arm associated with TRG. Although defendant did not live at the property he spent a fair amount of time there. Police searched a trash can in front of 501 Walnut Street for indicia of narcotics…