Large Amount Of Weed, Stolen Gun Found In Westlake Traffic Stop

WESTLAKE, OH — A stolen, loaded handgun and a "large amount" of marijuana were found during a traffic stop on I-90 on June 29. Police said they have arrested a suspect for felony receiving stolen property and improper transport of a firearm, as well as drug trafficking.

The gun and weed were found during a traffic stop. Officers pulled a vehicle over at about 11:10 a.m., on I-90 west, near the Lorain County line, police said.

The driver, a 34-year-old Cleveland man, had a loaded handgun in his possession. Police discovered the weapon was reported as stolen out of the city of Cleveland.

Officers then found, what they described as, a "large amount" of marijuana in the vehicle. An image of what police found shows a black handgun and two clear plastic baggies filled with weed. That image can be seen above this article.

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Photo from Westlake Police