Michigan State Police arrested a convicted felon for possession of a stolen gun and other charges in Royal Oak.
According to police, on Sunday around 2:50 a.m., troopers stopped a vehicle on Wyoming Avenue in the Charter Township of Royal Oak for a seat belt violation and illegal window tint.
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When troopers approached the car, the driver, a 28-year-old male from Ferndale, exited his vehicle. One of the troopers saw a pistol on the driver’s floorboard. The driver and four passengers were detained.
During a search of the vehicle, open intoxicants were also found. The driver admitted to being a convicted felon, and it was also determined that the gun was stolen.
The driver was arrested for having the stolen firearm, felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition, carrying a concealed weapon, and driving with a suspended license.
One of the passengers was also arrested for false information and open intoxicants. The other passengers were released on the scene. Prosecutors are reviewing the investigation.
