Search Warrant Leads to Narcotics and Firearm Arrest

On 10/28/26, at approximately 8:30 am, detectives from the Santa Rosa Police Department Narcotics Team executed the service of a search warrant in the 7900 block of Old Redwood Hwy, Cotati. Detectives detained 24-year-old Cotati resident, Ethan Stephens, pursuant to the search warrant. Detectives searched Stephens’ residence and located approximately one ounce of suspected cocaine, clean packaging, a digital scale, and a loaded 9mm Ruger semiautomatic pistol.

Stephens was arrested and booked into the Sonoma County jail for the following violations:

• 11351 H&S – Possession of a Narcotic for Sale.
• 11370.1 H&S – Possession of a Narcotic while Armed with a Loaded Firearm.