A Tennessee man has found himself behind bars after a traffic stop in Alpena County, Northern Michigan, revealed he was carrying more than just a furry companion, an unlicensed firearm. ClickOnDetroit reports that during a stop for speeding on M-32 last Saturday, the motorcyclist admitted to having a chihuahua tucked in his jacket and a concealed handgun in his backpack.
The incident occurred at approximately 2:30 p.m. near Gamage Road, when the gentleman, speeding along with his chihuahua, informed the trooper from the MSP Alpena Post of the hidden weapon upon questioning. According to the trooper's account received by 9&10 News, the man was traveling to visit his girlfriend in Michigan.
The man, identified as a 56-year-old from Tennessee, did not possess a Concealed Pistol License (CPL), which led to the seizing of the loaded .45 caliber pistol. Subsequently, the motorcyclist was arrested and taken to the Alpena County Jail. Notably, the chihuahua was found unharmed and was not taken into custody, as confirmed by multiple sources.
Given the diversion created by his canine companion, lodged snugly within his jacket, the individual’s expedition to meet his partner has been stalled by the law. The motorcycle, strapped with a backpack that harbored the unlicensed gun, became a crime scene. The MSP Seventh District's social media update affirms the arrest, detailing that the rider did not have a CPL, a key factor leading to his incarceration.
On Saturday, August 31st at approximately 2:35 pm a trooper from the MSP Alpena Post stopped a motorcycle for speeding on M 32 near Gamage Rd in Alpena County. The rider, a 56-year-old man from Tennessee, said he and his chihuahua tucked inside his jacket were riding to visit… pic.twitter.com/FPxbnIEXDq
— MSP Seventh District (@mspnorthernmi) September 3, 2024
