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Officers arrest man with loaded gun in Carbondale traffic stop

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CARBONDALE, IL (WSIL) -- Police arrest man with a loaded gun in Carbondale after a traffic stop.

It happened on January, 27, when Carbondale police officers stopped a vehicle in the 500 block of East Main Street. 

The driver was Stephan D. Harris, 22, of Carbondale and was arrested after police found a loaded gun he had. 

Harris was also cited multiple traffic offenses including operating an uninsured vehicle, operating a vehicle with no tail lights, and operating a vehicle with a suspended registration.

“Our officers and detectives continue to work diligently to remove illegal firearms from our community to prevent violent crime.  I am proud of their continuous hard work," Carbondale Police Chief Stan Reno said.

The investigation is ongoing.

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