SAN JOSE — Authorities on Wednesday arrested a father and son after finding 1,200 pounds of fireworks at their Alviso home.

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Judge rejects bid to oust Santa Clara County DA from concealed-gun permit corruption case In July, the San Jose Police Department launched an investigation in response to complaints about the use and possession of fireworks at a home on the 1200 block of Wabash St.

Authorities served a search warrant at the home Wednesday and seized 1,200 pounds of fireworks, including 3-inch and 4-inch commercial-grade shells, said Sgt. Enrique Garcia.

Officers arrested Mark Espinoza Sr., 43, and his son Marcos Espinoza Jr., 18, on felony charges of possession of dangerous fireworks and possession of more than 100 pounds of fireworks. The men also were arrested on a misdemeanor charge of storage of fireworks.

In addition, Espinoza Sr. was booked for an outstanding warrant for misdemeanor possession of dangerous fireworks.

“This was a dangerous situation that placed a lot of people and property at risk,” Garcia said.

Anyone with information about the incident or others like it can contact San Jose police Officer Ken McClure at 408-277-4044, or leave at tip with Silicon Valley Crime Stoppers at 408-947-STOP (7867) or svcrimestoppers.org. Tipsters may be eligible for a cash reward.

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