Patrolmen stopped a vehicle in the 1st block of West Cottage Place at 12:20 a.m. on Sunday.
During the stop, officers spotted a passenger in the rear of the vehicle to openly possessing drugs.
When the known suspect was removed from the vehicle, a handgun was found at his feet.
The suspect was know to police and was not permitted to possess firearms.
They have been charged with felony firearms violations as well as drug violations.
The suspect's identity has not been made public.
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