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WEST VALLEY CITY — A known gang member who was recently released from federal prison was arrested Sunday morning for shooting a stolen gun in celebration of his birthday.

Robert King

Around midnight, a police officer saw someone fire shots into a field at 6400 W. 5000 South, according to Lt. Mike Coleman, West Valley police. The officer followed the vehicle until backup arrived. When police stopped the vehicle, they found methamphetamine, $800, scales and a stolen gun inside.

The driver -- 30-year-old Robert King who police said is a known gang member and white supremacist -- was shooting the gun in celebration of his birthday. A 29-year-old woman -- Chanda Magera -- and a 13-year-old boy were passengers in the vehicle.

Police said they didn't know what the child was doing in the vehicle. The child was released to a guardian and no charges were filed.

Chanda Magera

Magera had 14 different driver's licenses with her, police said. She was booked into Salt Lake County jail for investigation of distribution of a controlled substance and obstruction of justice, second-degree felonies; possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of stolen property, class B misdemeanors; and unlawful possession of another's identification, a third-degree felony.

King was booked into Salt Lake County jail for investigation of distribution of a controlled substance, a first-degree felony; theft of a firearm, a second-degree felony; possession of a weapon by a restricted person, a third-degree felony; and two charges of driving on a suspended license, class C misdemeanors.

Email:averzello@ksl.com

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