Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest of Gang Member with Unserialized Handgun in Pasadena

Police said a known gang member and convicted felon was taken into custody on Friday, July 28 at 8:09 p.m. after detectives from the Street Crime Unit conducted a traffic stop at the area of Hammond Street and Glen Ave.

The 34-year-old Pasadena man was the sole occupant of the car and was observed speeding and running a stop sign, according to Pasadena police Lt. Monica Cuellar.

Upon approaching the driver and asking for his registration, the detectives saw a handgun when the driver opened and reached into his glove compartment, Cuellar said.

The firearm discovered was an unserialized Smith & Wesson .40 caliber semi-automatic handgun, with a magazine containing 13 rounds.

Cuellar said the driver cooperated with the detectives and was later charged with firearm-related offenses.