Cook County police: Man charged after loaded, stolen gun found during Chicago traffic stop

The Brief

  • Sheriff’s police say a 30-year-old man was stopped for suspended registration in the South Loop.
  • Officers found a loaded gun reported stolen inside the vehicle before it was towed.
  • The man faces felony and misdemeanor charges and was released after a court appearance.

CHICAGO A 30-year-old man is facing a felony charge after a loaded, stolen gun was reportedly found inside his vehicle during a traffic stop Sunday in Chicago’s South Loop.

What we know:

The stop happened around 5:12 p.m. near Roosevelt Road and State Street, according to the Cook County Sheriff’s Office.

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