March 18, 2024  - Lakewood Sheriff's Station officials report that last Thursday on the P.M. shift, a Lakewood Deputy located a Kia that was recently stolen. The Deputy conducted a traffic stop and detained the driver of the vehicle. During the investigation, the deputy located a stolen firearm in a backpack belonging to the driver. The deputy also learned that the driver was recently convicted of attempted burglary.

The deputy placed the driver under arrest and booked him at Lakewood Station jail for several felony charges. The suspect remained in jail pending a court appearance.

Good job to this deputy for arresting this criminal and removing an illegally possessed firearm from the community.

The firearm and the vehicle will be returned to its rightful owner.

Source & photos: Lakewood Sheriff's Station