Two arrests by EPD for drugs, DUI and firearm charges

 

On October 16, 2026, at approximately 6:45 a.m., officers with the Eureka Police Department (EPD) responded to the 4000 block of Broadway for a reported non-injury traffic collision.

Prior to the collision, the EPD Communications Center received information from an allied law enforcementagency regarding a gray BMW X5 reportedly driving recklessly northbound on U.S. Highway 101 toward Eureka city limits. While officers were responding to locate the vehicle, the BMW collided with another vehicle.

Upon arrival, officers contacted both drivers, who reported no injuries.

The driver of the BMW was identified as Hugo Naranjo, 26, of Ceres. Naranjo exhibited signs of impairment, and an investigation determined he was driving under the influence. Naranjo was taken into custody. The passenger, identified as Jesus Pulido, 23, of Turlock, was detained during the investigation.

During a search of the BMW, officers located a loaded, unregistered firearm beneath the passenger seat, items consistent with drug transportation, and approximately 120 grams of cocaine packaged for distribution.

It was also discovered that Pulido had an outstanding felony warrant from outside the area. Following the investigation, both individuals were taken into custody.

Naranjo was arrested on the following charges:

• Driving under the influence

• Possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm

• Possession of narcotics for sale

• Transportation of a controlled substance

• Carrying a loaded firearm in public

• Conspiracy to commit a crime

Pulido was arrested on the following charges:

• Possession of a controlled substance while armed with a loaded firearm

• Possession of narcotics for sale

• Transportation of a controlled substance

• Disorderly conduct

• Carrying a loaded firearm in public

 Providing false identification to a police officer

• Conspiracy to commit a crime