Madera man arrested following illegal firearm found during traffic stop

MADERA, Calif. (KFSN) -- Madera police took an illegal firearm off the streets during a traffic stop Saturday night.

Police say the suspect Alfonso Rodriguez was pulled over on Gateway drive and Yosemite Avenue.

Rodriguez was found in possession of a loaded firearm, which was hidden on his waistband.

He was quickly arrested and booked into the Madera County Jail.