A Novato man found himself behind bars after an encounter with Fairfield's finest led to the discovery of a loaded gun and narcotics last week, authorities said. According to a post on the Fairfield Police Department's Facebook page, Officer Spencer pulled over 33-year-old Antonio Marshall during an enforcement stop at the intersection of North Texas Street and East Tabor Avenue on November 18.
Upon investigation, it appeared the traffic stop was anything but ordinary, Officer Spencer developed probable cause that culminated in a search of Marshall's vehicle where a loaded handgun was found stashed away in the passenger's compartment, as Fairfield police reported. As an individual previously convicted felon, Marshall is prohibited by law from possessing firearms; this discovery adding a layer of gravity to his predicament.
The ordeal did not end with the recovery of the handgun, during a search that followed his arrest, drugs including 13.9 grams of what's been bundled as cocaine and several buds of marijuana were found in Marshall’s possession. The Fairfield Police Department's statement on social media highlighted the dual nature of Marshall’s arrest, for possession of both the drugs and the firearm.
Antonio Marshall was subsequently booked into County Jail, facing serious charges that could lead to a significant stint of time reflecting behind bars.
