220 grams of marijuana, illegal firearm seized in Vallejo police traffic stop

(KRON) — The Vallejo Police Department said its officers discovered 220 grams of marijuana and an unlicensed firearm after pulling over a driver for an illegally tinted front window and a temporary license plate.

The incident happened on Monday in the area of Marin and Indiana streets.

VPD said when they approached the driver in a white Infiniti, they spotted “a firearm with an extended magazine in plain view on the rear floorboard of the vehicle.”

While officers were about to tow the car, another search of the vehicle uncovered more than 220 grams of marijuana, a digital scale, and several small plastic baggies.

Vallejo police said the driver was arrested for multiple felony charges, including being a felon in possession of a firearm and possession of marijuana for sale.

The Vallejo Police Department said the Infiniti was towed from the scene, and the driver was booked into the Solano County Jail.