In a swift action by the Richmond Police, a man has been taken into custody after being found with a loaded firearm in his vehicle. The incident occurred at Glenn Ave. and Brookside Ave. intersection when officers spotted a car sans a license plate.

According to a statement on the Richmond Police Department’s Facebook page, the vigilant officers conducted a search only to uncover the hidden firearm. The post proudly shared that the male, who was apprehended, had been previously booked on felony charges and had an active warrant out for his arrest. The celebratory hashtag #safestreets accompanied their announcement.

"Thanks to the vigilance of our officers, a subsequent search of the vehicle resulted in locating a loaded firearm," the department's social media update stated, commending the team's sharp eyes and quick thinking. The discovery of the firearm has led to another felony arrest, marking a victory for the Richmond Police in their efforts to uphold law and order.