AVOYELLES PARISH, La. (KALB) - A Marksville man has been arrested on weapons charges following a traffic stop in Mansura, according to the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office.

Richard Michael Weis, 41, was stopped on August 2 around 11 p.m. for a traffic violation on Hwy 114. He was arrested for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon, illegal possession of a stolen firearm, possession of drug paraphernalia and traffic/other violations.

Weis was booked into the Avoyelles Parish Sheriff’s Office Detention Center #1, and bonded out on $25,000.

“Our proactive criminal patrols are essential for community safety,” said Sheriff David Dauzat. “This is a perfect example of a routine traffic stop leading to the removal of illegal and stolen firearms from our streets. I commend our Sergeant f

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