Shamal Thomas, age 21, of Springfield, was arrested on Thursday, June 17, after narcotic detectives received a tip that he was in possession of a firearm, said Springfield Police Spokesman Ryan Walsh.
Police found Thomas and the vehicle on Main Street and when they approached, located a loaded large-capacity firearm in his lap, Walsh said.
Police also seized 25 rounds of ammunition, he added.
Thomas was charged with:
- Carrying a firearm without a license
- Carrying a loaded large-capacity firearm on a public way
- Driving without license
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