SALINE COUNTY — Law enforcement authorities are investigating a Salina man for robbery after a traffic stop in Saline County.
Just after 11p.m. Tuesday, an officer conducted the traffic stop on a white Ford Crown Victoria in the 1000 block of East Republic Avenue after the driver failed to use a turn signal and made two other improper turns, according to Salina Police Captain Paul Forrester.
When the officer made contact with the driver identified as Karl Williams, Jr., 29, of Salina, he found that Williams had only a Texas identification card instead of a drivers license. He also had no proof of insurance. Williams has a previous felony conviction in Texas, according to Forrester.
Police brought in a K-9 and located narcotics in the vehicle. Police also found a Ruger Security 9 9mm handgun and a Smith and Wesson MP9 9mm handgun that was reported stolen in Salina in May.
Drug paraphernalia with methamphetamine residue
Williams was arrested on requested charges of Criminal possession of a firearm by a felon, Possession of stolen property, Possession of an opiate, narcotic, or certain stimulant, Possession of drug paraphernalia, No proof of insurance, No driver's license and the traffic violations.