Savannah-Chatham police arrested a Savannah teen for possessing a stolen gun after a routine traffic stop near White Bluff Road and Television Circle Saturday.
Police arrested Tramaine Juwuan Prevette, 17, and charged him with driving with a suspended license, possession of marijuana, possession of drug related object, theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a firearm by a person under 18, said Sonny Cohrs, Savannah-Chatham police spokesman.
Following the traffic stop, Prevette was taken into custody and a search of the vehicle revealed a small amount of marijuana, a digital scale and a handgun. A check of the handgun’s serial number indicated that it was reported stolen Dec. 6, 2015, Cohrs said.
Anyone with additional information on this case should call CrimeStoppers at 912-234-2020 or text CRIMES (274637) using the keyword CSTOP2020. Tipsters remain anonymous and may qualify for a cash reward.
A confidential tip line also is open directly to investigators at 912-525-3124.