FULLERTON, CA — Officers arrested a convicted felon and seized a loaded firearm during a morning traffic stop that uncovered a concealed vehicle compartment.
Officers initially initiated the traffic stop for a routine vehicle violation. During the inspection, law enforcement personnel discovered a hidden compartment built into the vehicle, which contained a loaded handgun.
Because the driver has a prior felony conviction, state law prohibits them from possessing firearms. Officers took the individual into custody without further incident…