Teenagers found with rifle, handgun during traffic stop in Akron Police found one teen with an AK-47 style rifle and another teen with a handgun during a traffic stop. (Source: Akron Police Department) By Steph Krane | April 5, 2021 at 11:00 AM EDT - Updated April 5 at 11:00 AM
AKRON, Ohio (WOIO) - A traffic stop in Akron on Sunday ended with two teenagers facing weapons-related charges, according to police.
Police said they pulled over a vehicle for an equipment violation early Sunday morning at North Main Street and East Tallmadge Avenue.
When officers approached the car, they found a 16-year-old male passenger in the back seat with an AK-47 style rifle at feet.