Amador County – An Amador City man was arrested Saturday, December 4th in Plymouth on six charges, including grand theft of a pistol and possession of stolen property.

Amador County Sheriff Martin Ryan announced the arrest in a release Thursday. At about 1 pm last Saturday, a Sheriff’s deputy patrolling Plymouth stopped at the Shenandoah Village Mini Mart in the 17000 block of Village Drive.

The release said: “While pulling into the parking area, the deputy observed a person known to him as Trevor William Popovich, 38, of Amador City entering the business.” The deputy knew Popovich as a convicted felon currently on probation and subject to search and seizure by authorities.

The deputy entered the store and contacted Popovich, and a search of Popovich revealed that he had .22 caliber bullets in his front pocket.

As deputies began searching Popovich’s vehicle, they were contacted by a citizen. The citizen said that Popovich “observed the arrival of the patrol unit to the business and immediately went into the restroom.” The citizen said he “suspected Popovich may have attempted to conceal drugs in the restroom, so he checked the restroom after Popovich exited the business. The citizen reported finding a firearm concealed in the garbage can.

Upon checking the restroom, a .22 caliber revolver was located and recovered. The search of Popovich’s vehicle revealed a methamphetamine smoking pipe and marijuana.

Upon further investigation it was determined that Popovich had stolen the firearm from a family member. Popovich was arrested and charged with being a felon in possession of a firearm, felon in possession of ammunition, grand theft of a firearm, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of probation.

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