CRANFORD, NJ — A teenager was arrested after police say they found a loaded gun in a car during a traffic stop in Cranford.
On Oct. 6 at around 9:14 p.m., Officer Tufano stopped a 2015 Chrysler Nissan Rogue on North Avenue for improper safety glass.
Officers reportedly found a loaded 9mm semi-automatic handgun within the vehicle.
The passenger, a 17-year-old boy from Essex County, was taken into custody without incident, police said.
The juvenile was charged with unlawful possession of a firearm and possession of large-capacity magazines.
The juvenile was taken to the Essex County Juvenile Youth Detention Center pending a court hearing.
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