A Bristol man was arrested early Tuesday morning after officers discovered a stolen firearm and other illegal items during a traffic stop on Pine Street.

At approximately 12:30 a.m., officers from the Bristol Police Department (BPD) were conducting routine motor vehicle enforcement in the area when they observed a violation. The driver, identified as Shawn Rodriguez of Bristol, was pulled over for the infraction.

During the stop, officers noticed an improperly stored firearm in Rodriguez’s vehicle. The firearm was later confirmed to be stolen. A subsequent search of the vehicle revealed additional illegal items, including ammunition, a large capacity magazine, and marijuana, which appeared to be packaged for sale.

Rodriguez, 28, was arrested and charged with stealing a firearm, improper storage of a pistol/revolver, illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine, carrying a pistol without a permit, possession of a controlled substance (marijuana), and failure to display lights.

Rodriguez was released on bond and is scheduled to appear in court on Jan. 29, 2025.

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