Drugs, loaded firearm found in traffic stop

The Colorado County Sheriff’s Office arrested a Columbus man near Rock Island last Wednesday, May 28, after finding drugs and a loaded gun in his vehicle following a routine traffic stop.

Gage Coronado, 22, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana, unlawfully carrying a weapon, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance PG2, manufacture or delivery of a controlled substance PG1 and for having a prohibited weapon.

CCSO Deputy Jessie Lopez conducted a routine stop in the area of Hwy 90A near Rock Island for a traffic violation. During the stop, Deputy Lopez developed a probable cause and searched the vehicle.

During the search, over 13 ounces of marijuana, a digital scale, ecstasy (MDMA), THC vapes, other drugs, a loaded firearm as well as a Glock switch were located inside the car.

Coronado was transported to the Colorado County Detention Center where he was released to jail staff without incident.

If you have any narcotic information you would like to provide, you may do so by contacting the Narcotics Unit at (979) 732-2388 extension 606 or 607.

All suspects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.