Guns Seized During I-84 Danbury Stop: PD

DANBURY, CT — Two men were arrested and three firearms were seized after a traffic stop on I-84 in Danbury March 18, according to police.

A State Police trooper pulled over a vehicle that was going 81 mph in a 55 mph zone. The trooper smelled marijuana and the vehicle was searched with the help of a K-9.

Several marijuana blunts, a small bag of marijuana and the three firearms were seized. One firearm had its serial number scratched off, police said.

Robert Ruiz, 37, of Springfield, Mass. was charged with carrying a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of weapons in a motor vehicle and alteration of a firearm identification. He was released after posting a $5,000 bond.

Hector Martinez, 24, of Springfield was charged with illegal possession of weapons in a motor vehicle and carrying a dangerous weapon. He was released after posting a $2,500 bond.

The driver was issued an infraction for speeding.

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