A Saturday traffic stop resulted in the arrest of a felon with a gun.

El Centro Police Officer Guerrero conducted the stop on a bicycle rider for a traffic violation. During the investigation, the bike rider was checked for weapons, and a Sig Sauer P320 handgun with loaded magazine was found. A records check revealed the suspect is a convicted felon. The suspect was booked into Imperial County Jail on a variety of firearm charges including Felon in Possession of a Firearm and Possession of a Controlled Substance with Intent to Distribute. Officers suspect the firearm is stolen and are continuing the investigation.