Traffic stop in Detroit over seatbelt violation leads to recovery of stolen handgun
A stolen handgun found during a traffic stop in Detroit
DETROIT (FOX 2) - A traffic stop for a seatbelt violation led to the recovery of a stolen handgun and an individual's arrest early Wednesday morning.
According to Michigan State Police, a trooper pulled over a vehicle on Davison near I-96 in Detroit after observing the driver not wearing a seat belt.
When police asked to see the individual's license, it was determined they had been driving with a valid ID.
During a search of the individual's car, a loaded handgun was found.
Police later determined it was reported stolen.
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The driver, a convicted felon, was taken into custody at the Detroit Detention Center.
A report will be sent to the Wayne County Prosecutor's Office.