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Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police
Routine Traffic Stop Could Lead To Years Behind Bars For Western Mass Driver: Police A traffic stop in Hampden County earlier this week began like any other, but it could have long-lasting implications for the Springfield man behind the wheel.  Steven Santiago was pulled over on Tuesday, April 11, around 2 p.m. on Route 20 near Rodgers Avenue for going 63 miles per hour in a 40 mph zone, West Springfield police said. But things quickly spiraled down for Santiago from here.  Police said he had a suspended driver's license and was arrested. But during a search of his car, officers found a loaded .22 Ruger in his unlocked glove compartment, authorities said. The gun …