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by James Mora
VISALIA, Calif. (FOX26) — Two people were arrested after a traffic stop revealed drugs and a gun in the car in Tulare County Friday night.
Visalia Police officers conducted a traffic stop in downtown near Santa Fe and Main streets a bit before 10:30 p.m.
Police say they stopped the car as it initially stopped on Main Street before driving away slowly.
It eventually stopped again on Acequia Avenue, just west of Liberty Street.
When officers contacted the people inside the vehicle, they noticed the driver acting unusually and repeatedly reaching and moving around inside the car.
During the investigation, officers found marijuana inside the car and discovered the driver had a loaded handgun concealed in his waistband.
Officers identified the driver as 21-year-old Luis Lomeli of Dinuba, who was arrested on gun-related charges.
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They also identified the passenger as 18-year-old Carlos Gordillo of Dinuba, who was on probation and subject to search.
Police arrested him for violating his probation.
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