A Ruston man was arrested Sunday after a deputy spotted him leaving the scene of a disturbance.
Vondall Wilson, 21, was arrested on June 6 for possessing a stolen handgun and a bag of marijuana.
The Lincoln Parish Sheriff’s Office received a call about 7:00 p.m. reporting a disturbance on Newman Street. As a deputy was responding, Wilson was seen walking away from the area. He was wearing clothing matching the description of the disturbance suspect who was supposed to be armed with a gun.
Wilson was searched by a deputy who found a Smith & Wesson M&P 9mm pistol strapped to Wilson’s left ankle. A small bag of suspected marijuana was also found.
A records check revealed the pistol had been stolen in Ouachita Parish.
Wilson was arrested and booked at the illegal possession of a stolen firearm and simple possession of marijuana.
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