FITCHBURG, Wis. (WFRV) – A loaded AR-15 was recovered following a traffic stop on May 19 in Fitchburg, leading to the arrest of a passenger who fled the scene.

According to the Fitchburg Police Department, officers conducted a stop around 12:30 a.m. near East Badger Road and Rimrock Road.

During the stop, one passenger ran from the vehicle as officers attempted to detain him. He was later located and taken into custody after a brief foot chase.

A search of his belongings led to the discovery of a loaded AR-15 pistol-style firearm. Authorities say the passenger, identified as 21-year-old Quayshun High of Fitchburg, is a convicted felon and was on active probation.

High was booked into the Dane County Jail on multiple charges including felon in possession of a firearm, carrying a conceal

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