“Extraordinary amount of ammunition” seized following Port Arthur traffic stop

Published 4:23 pm Friday, May 27, 2022

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Three arrests were made and an “extraordinary amount of ammunition” seized during a recent traffic stop in Port Arthur, authorities said.

On Friday afternoon, the Port Arthur Police Department released information, saying the city’s Guns and Narcotics Unit made a traffic stop Monday in the 200 block of Gulfway Drive because a motorist failed to signal the intent to turn.

“The driver and owner of the vehicle gave officers consent to search,” a PAPD release said. “During the search, four handguns were located and seized, along with an extraordinary amount of ammunition.”

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Police said three of the firearms were found in the back-passenger area.

All three back passengers were prohibited by law from possessing firearms and were subsequently arrested, according to police.

The suspects listed are:

  • Jordan Malik Bronnon, 26, felon in possession of a firearm
  • Rashad Shaquille Carter, 29, unlawful possession of a firearm and failure to identify-fugitive
  • Anthony Wayne Jones Jr., 30, felon in possession of a firearm

Authorities said the driver and front seat passenger were released at the scene.

“This case is being submitted to the ATF for review,” PAPD said.