Felon stopped in stolen car, faces drug, gun charges
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PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) -- The 66-year-old driver of a stolen car also faces drug and weapon charges after a traffic stop in Northeast Portland Friday night. police said.
Jerry Casin was arrested after FIT officers spotted the stolen Honda Accord Crosstour near NE Knott and Rodney around 6:15 p.m. When he was arrested officers noted he was wearing an empty shoulder holster.
A closer look found a loaded .38 caliber revolver with ammo, some meth and some cash, authorities said.
Casin was booked into the Multnomah County Jail. He faces charges of unauthorized use of a stolen car, possession of a stolen car, being a felon with a gun, felony meth possession and delivery of meth.