Man has valid gun permit, but gun he had reported stolen

Staff report

YOUNGSTOWN

A man pulled over early Friday after he told police he was going to cash a check for his wife was taken into custody because the gun he had was reported stolen.

Reports said officers pulled over a car about 12:15 a.m. driven by Eric Taylor of East Boston Avenue on East Auburndale Avenue on the South Side for a broken taillight and making an improper turn.

Reports said Taylor immediately told police he had a concealed-carry permit, which is what a person is supposed to do when a firearm is in the vehicle.

The permit was valid, but reports said the loaded 9 mm handgun he was carrying was reported stolen out of Hubbard.

Reports said Taylor told police he got the gun as a birthday present from an uncle. A records check also revealed he has open suspensions on his driver’s license, reports said.

Taylor faces charges of receiving stolen property and driving under suspension.