Hunter
09/14/22
A Davenport man pulled over for a traffic violation in Iowa City Saturday faces a weapons charge after a handgun was located in his vehicle.
35-year-old Christopher Anderson was pulled over just after 1 am near the intersection of Dubuque Street and Kimball Road. Upon contact, the officer reportedly observed a strong odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. A subsequent search located a handgun inside the glove box on top of a bag of leafy green substance that was believed to be marijuana.
Anderson allegedly admitted to having smoked marijuana earlier in the evening. A check of court records found two prior convictions for marijuana possession.
Anderson was arrested and charged with 3rd offense Marijuana possession and Person Ineligible to Carry Weapons. He could be sentenced to up to three years in jail if convicted on both counts.