JACKSON, Mich. (WSYM) - Two men were arrested after police found weapons and a stolen handgun inside their vehicle.
Jackson County Sheriff deputies stopped a vehicle near the intersection of Elm and Pringle streets on Friday afternoon around 5 p.m.
As deputies approached the vehicle, the passenger attempted to flee the scene.
A loaded .45 caliber handgun was found on the passenger. The handgun was reported stolen out of Ypsilanti.
Deputies also found a loaded short-barreled AK47 style assault rifle inside the vehicle.
The 21-year-old driver and 20-year-old passenger were both arrested.
The driver was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW) and possession of a short barreled rifle.
The passenger was arrested for Carrying a Concealed Weapon (CCW), possession of a stolen firearm and resisting/opposing arrest.
A request for charges has been sent to the Jackson County Prosecutors Office.
The suspects are thought to be persons of interest in an earlier shooting in Jackson.
Jackson County Sheriff deputies continue their investigation.
