Police stop man for speeding and find allegedly stolen gun

​By Lucy Perry
Indiana Central News

A Fort Wayne man was arrested following a traffic stop for speeding in Terre Haute late last night after police say he had a stolen handgun in the vehicle.

Kenneth J. King, 21, was booked into the Vigo County Jail and charged with theft of firearm, a level 6 felony and possession of marijuana,  a Class A misdemeanor. Further investigation revealed that King was also wanted out of Clark County for possession of marijuana.

According to the report, the suspect was traveling 50 mph in a 30 mph zone. 

An  Indiana State Police trooper stopped the gold Buick passenger vehicle on Third Street, south of Poplar Street, around 11:30 p.m. 

While speaking with the suspect, Trooper Brad Fyfe detected suspicious activity and criminal indicators, Sgt. Matt Ames explained.

During a subsequent search of the vehicle,  King was found to be in possession of a stolen handgun and marijuana, Ames said.