Fitchburg police find marijuana, loaded gun during traffic stop

Driver also arrested on a child support warrant

Published On: Oct 02 2012 09:16:55 AM CDT   Updated On: Oct 02 2012 09:23:09 AM CDT
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MADISON, Wis. -

Fitchburg police said they made an arrest during a traffic stop Tuesday after discovering marijuana, a handgun, and a child support warrant against the driver. 

The vehicle driven by Alvin Torry, 31, of Fitchburg, was stopped at 1:30 a.m. in the 4900 block of Verona Road on suspicion of speeding, according to police. 

Police said they conducted a search of the car because of the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.  They said they discovered marijuana and a loaded handgun. 

Torry was arrested on suspicion of felon in possession of a firearm, possession with intent to deliver marijuana and a child support warrant.

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