Convicted Felon Arrested In Monday Night Traffic Stop Northeast of Lincoln

LINCOLN–(KFOR July 5)–A traffic stop late Monday night along Highway 6 between 98th and 112th Streets leads to the arrest of a 37-year-old Lincoln man.

Lancaster County Chief Deputy Sheriff Ben Houchin says a deputy saw an SUV heading eastbound driven by Justino Martinez. The deputy recognized Martinez and put him under arrest.  A search of the SUV found a 9mm pistol.

Martinez is a convicted felon and was arrested for possession of a firearm by a prohibitive person, driving under revocation and an interlock violation.