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West Baton Rouge deputies recover stolen guns, make two arrests

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — Two men were arrested after West Baton Rouge deputies found stolen firearms during two separate traffic stops on Tuesday.

The first stop involved a Nissan Altima that was pulled over for traffic violations. WBRSO said a passenger, Michael Hatley, 19, of Port Allen, was found with a firearm reported stolen. Hatley was arrested and booked into the West Baton Rouge Parish Detention Center on a charge of illegal possession of a stolen firearm.

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Later that night, deputies stopped a Kia Optima, also for traffic violations. WBRSO said the driver, Jalan Washington, 21, of Port Allen, was found with a stolen firearm as well. He was arrested and booked on the same charge, but has since bonded out. Hatley remains in custody.

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Pictured from left to right: michael hatley, jalan washington

Sheriff Jeff Bergeron said, “The recovery of stolen firearms is more than making an arrest; it’s about preventing future crimes. My deputies will continue working tirelessly to remove illegal guns from our streets and keep our community safe.”

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