Amherst officers seize gun from driver with prior felony convictions during traffic stop
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Published: Sep. 19, 2023 at 10:05 PM EDT
AMHERST, Ohio (WOIO) - A driver caught speeding was also caught with a loaded gun he was prohibited from having due to prior felony convictions, Amherst police confirmed on Sept. 19.
When the night shift officers initiated the traffic stop for a speeding violation, they learned the driver had prior felony convictions for firearm related offenses, according to police.
Police said officers searched the car and found a loaded firearm in a back pack in the back seat.
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The driver was arrested and charged with multiple felony weapon violations, on top of the traffic offenses, according to police.
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