Man arrested after gun and drugs found during traffic stop in Merced

MERCED, Calif. (KFSN) -- Merced Police arrested a man after he was found carrying drugs and a firearm.

Police say an officer conducted a traffic stop just before midnight on Main Street in Merced.

The officer saw a large bag of marijuana and a revolver on the floor.

Officers say the vehicle was searched and found drug paraphernalia and crystal meth.

The officer arrested 27-year-old Eric Alvarez for possession of a firearm and controlled substances and was booked at a local jail.