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Parolee fires gun in motel, returns to jail

A 26-year-old parolee is back in custody along with his 22-year-old female companion after one of them fired a gun in a motel room, Porterville police said.

Police went to the motel in the 900 block of West Morton Avenue about 2:30 a.m. Saturday after the gunfire was reported. The two suspects, both from the Santa Barbara area, were ordered outside. Officers found five loaded firearms — including an AK-47 assault rifle — and 500 rounds of ammunition.

No one was injured. In addition to weapons charges, both were booked on charges of being under the influence of drugs…

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