Traffic Stop Leads to Arrest and Firearm Seizure in Sherbrooke

Sherbrooke, February 3, 2024 – A routine traffic stop took a dangerous turn early this morning when police intercepted a vehicle near 3375 rue King Ouest around 2:30 AM.

Four individuals were inside the vehicle, and officers conducted multiple checks. During a search of one of the passengers, officers discovered that the man was wearing a bulletproof vest and had a loaded, sawed-off .22-caliber firearm hidden on him.

🚔 Immediate Arrest & Charges
The 25-year-old man was arrested on the spot, while the three other occupants were identified and released.

He now faces multiple charges, including:
🔹 Possession of a prohibited firearm
🔹 Carrying a concealed weapon
🔹 Negligent storage of a firearm
🔹 Breach of court order
🔹 Possession of narcotics

🔬 Further Investigation Underway
The seized firearm has been sent for forensic analysis, and additional charges may be laid depending on the results.

Authorities continue to investigate the circumstances surrounding the incident.