Parolee Arrested After Loaded Firearm Found In Vehicle In Canyon Country

A parolee was arrested Thursday after he was allegedly found to be in possession of a loaded firearm after speeding on the 14 Freeway in Canyon Country.

Around 12:15 p.m. Thursday, an officer with the California Highway Patrol (CHP) Newhall Area Office was conducting speed enforcement checks on the 14 Freeway near Sand Canyon, said Officer Josh Greengard, spokesperson for the Office.

“The officer observed a Mercedes SUV (driving) at a high rate of speed,” Greengard said.

The officer proceeded to conduct a traffic stop on the vehicle at Golden Valley Road, according to Greengard.

When the officer ran the driver’s name through law enforcement databases to see if he had any warrants, he found that the driver was on parole for robbery and evading police, Greengard said.

Due to the suspect being a convicted felon, the officer conducted a search of the vehicle and located a loaded 9mm handgun, which is a violation of his parole and illegal for a convicted felon to have, according to officials.

Bobby Johnson, 22, from Mission Hills, was arrested on a felony count of being a felon in possession of a firearm, Greengard added.

Johnson was arrested and transported to the Santa Clarita Valley Sheriff’s Station’s jail with no bail given, according to arrest records.

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