Jeovani Lopez ignored a red light, police said
NEWARK-- A 25-year-old city man was arrested early Tuesday morning after police said he was found in possession of a handgun.
Patrolling officers saw Jeovani J. Lopez speed through a red light near Summer and Montclair avenues around 2 a.m., the department said in a statement. After officers pulled the vehicle over, they allegedly observed Lopez place a handgun in the back. The loaded gun was retrieved and Lopez was placed under arrest.
He has been charged with unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a defaced weapon. He was also issued motor-vehicle summonses.
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