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'Pregnant' traffic stop suspect was hiding gun inside stuffing pouch

By FOX 2 Staff
Published  June 30, 2021 8:40pm EDT
Crime and Public Safety
FOX 2 Detroit

Traffic stop suspect who claimed she was pregnant was wearing stuffing containing a gun

Michigan State Police said that a suspect who said she was pregnant but allegedly was found to be carrying a gun on Tuesday.

FOX 2 - Michigan State Police said that a suspect who said she was pregnant but allegedly was found to be carrying a gun on Tuesday.

Photo courtesy: Michigan State Police

Photo courtesy: Michigan State Police

The female suspect was stopped in her Chrysler 200 for a traffic violation in Inkster. The driver said she was pregnant and a female trooper searched her and found a stuffed pouch under her shirt.

Troopers located a semi-automatic pistol from the stuffing. Her male passenger admitted to being in possession of oxycodone and was also taken into custody.  

Photo courtesy: Michigan State Police

Photo courtesy: Michigan State Police

Both suspects were lodged at Inkster PD on CCW and possession charges. The Wayne County Prosecutor's Office is reviewing the case for possible charges.