Illegal Firearm Seized During Southbridge Traffic Stop, Jorge J Ortiz of East Hartford, Connecticut Faces Multiple Charges

A routine early-morning traffic stop in Southbridge, Massachusetts quickly escalated into a serious gun arrest after police say a stolen loaded firearm was discovered during the investigation.

The Southbridge Police Department says the incident unfolded on March 3, 2026 at about 6:10 a.m. during proactive patrol on South Street.

According to police, an officer conducted a motor vehicle stop after observing a vehicle traveling at a high rate of speed with an obstructed registration plate…

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