PORT ARTHUR, Texas — Three men are in custody after Port Arthur Police recovered four semi-automatic pistols and a rifle with a 50-round drum attachment during a traffic stop.
On Monday Jan. 17 at 12:35 a.m., police were on patrol in the 1300 block of Grannis Ave. when they say a vehicle ran a red light.
When officers tried to make a traffic stop, the vehicle accelerated. After a small pursuit, the vehicle stopped.
A search of the vehicle was conducted, leading to the arrest of three men. One of the handguns recovered was listed as a stolen firearm from an auto burglary out of Port Arthur
Renaldo Carter, 22, was arrested for evading arrest/detention motor vehicle.
Kary Dennis, 20, was arrested for for failure to identify/fugitive from justice. Dennis also had several outstanding warrants out of Harris County.
Dustin Prejean, 21, was arrested for unlawful carrying of a weapon.
Port Arthur Police say they will continue to be proactive concerning the safety of citizens and work hard to combat violent crime in the city of Port Arthur.
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