Indianapolis, IN
Man arrested for gun and drug possession in downtown Indianapolis
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Indianapolis Metropolitan Police officers arrested a man Tuesday for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and possession of marijuana according to an Thursday IMPD Downtown District Facebook post.
Police pulled over 33-year-old Malcolm Murray at the intersection if East Ohio Street and North Delaware Street because Murray did not have a license.
Police asked Murray if he had any weapons in his car and he told the officers no.
Police asked Murray to leave the car and Murray put down a crossbody bag that he was wearing.
Narcotics detection K-9 Bruce identified narcotics odor in the car. Police searched the car and found a handgun and marijuana inside the crossbody bag.
Police say that Murray tried to blame the female passenger saying, “Ain’t that your gun.”
Police arrested Murray for possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon and possession of marijuana.