ROYAL OAK TOWNSHIP (WWJ) Troopers arrested a convicted felon for possession of a stolen gun and other charges in Royal Oak Township, State Police said.
In a statement on X, Michigan State Police Second District said they stopped a vehicle on Sunday around 2:50 a.m. on Wyoming Avenue for a seatbelt violation and illegal window tint.
A Ferndale man (the driver), 28, got out of his car "immediately" as troopers approached. One of the troopers saw a pistol on the driver's floorboard, State Police said.
Gun and ammunition seized at traffic stop in Royal Oak Township on September 1stMichigan State Police
Troopers detained the driver and four passengers.
Investigators searched the car and found open intoxicants. The driver admitted to police he's a convicted felon, and investigation revealed the gun had been stolen, according to State Police.
Troopers arrested the man for having the stolen firearm and ammunition, felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a concealed weapon, and driving with a suspended license.
One of the passengers was arrested for false information and open intoxicants. Troopers released the others. Prosecutors are reviewing the case.
