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…