NORTH COAST, Calif. — Two Clearlake men were arrested last week in Covelo on numerous weapons charges.

Cornelio Solorio, 24, and Fernando Solorio, 30, were taken into custody on Friday, according to a report from Sgt. Jack Woida of the Mendocino County Sheriff’s Office.

At 8:40 p.m. Friday, a Mendocino County Sheriff’s deputy was working patrol in the Covelo area when he observed a vehicle driving on Highway 162 with an inoperable headlight. Woida said the deputy initiated a traffic enforcement stop in the 76000 Block of Highway 162.

The deputy contacted the vehicle’s occupants. Fernando Solorio was the driver and Cornelio Solorio was seated in the front passenger seat. The deputy also observed an open container of alcohol within the passenger compartment of the vehicle, Woida said.

A records check revealed Fernando Solorio's driver’s license was suspended and he was on DMV probation. Both occupants ultimately exited the vehicle, and deputies located an unloaded handgun and a loaded rifle within the passenger compartment of the vehicle. Woida said both firearms were within the immediate area of the occupants.

Based on the unique features of the rifle it met the statutory requirements listed in 30515 PC making it a violation of 30605 PC, possession of an assault weapon, Woida said.

Further investigation was conducted by the investigating deputy which ultimately led to Cornelio Solorio being placed under arrest for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle and possession of an assault weapon, according to Woida’s report.

Woida said this investigation also led to Fernando Solorio being placed under arrest for possession of a concealed firearm in a vehicle, carrying a loaded firearm in a vehicle, possession of an assault weapon, possession of an unserialized firearm, violation of probation and driving on a suspended license.

Cornelio Solorio and Fernando Solorio were transported to the Mendocino County Jail where they were both to be held in lieu of $15,000 bail, Woida said.