A man charged with attempted murder in Placer County has pleaded not guilty, in what authorities are saying appears to be a gang-related incident.
Samuel Reyes Navarro, 27, of Incline Village, is facing five felony counts, including attempted murder, unlawful discharging of a firearm, and a felony charge stemming from Navarro’s purported gang affiliation. He is also facing a felony charge of drug possession after he was allegedly found with over a half ounce of suspected methamphetamine on his person when arrested.
Navarro entered the not guilty plea last week. His defense attorney, Dan Koukol said the case has not been set for trial.