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Man arrested after Arlington officer finds loaded firearm during DUI traffic stop

ARLINGTON, Va. (DC News Now) — A man was arrested Thursday after a loaded firearm was found in his car during a traffic stop for allegedly driving under the influence, according to the Arlington County Police Department.

Police say a patrolling officer suspected a driver was under the influence around 8:20 p.m. in the 1400 block of S. Joyce Street and conducted a traffic stop.

The driver, Keith Hickson, 53, of La Plata, Md., was taken into custody, and officers searched his car, where a loaded firearm was found.

Man arrested after arlington officer finds loaded firearm during dui traffic stop 1

Hickson was charged with driving under the influence and carrying a concealed firearm while under the influence of alcohol.

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