Man arrested for drugs, concealed gun after traffic stop


YOUNGSTOWN — A 56-year-old city man was arrested for failing to disclose he had a concealed weapon permit when he was pulled over for speeding on the South Side about 10:55 a.m. Thursday.

Reports said Thomas Stewart was pulled over by police at Glenwood and Lakewood avenues and he gave the officer his identification number but he had no valid drivers license.

A records check revealed Stewart has several suspensions and he also had a carry permit but never told the officer.

Police found a loaded .40-caliber handgun inside the car and two oxycodone pills

Stewart was taken to the Mahoning County jail for the charges of carrying concealed weapons and possession of drugs.