A routine traffic stop on Tuesday led to the arrest of Jared Lentz.
Bloomington Police found an AR semiautomatic rifle, a Rugers 9mm handgun and a Taurus 40 caliber pistol.
Police also found 55 grams of methamphetamine, $1,500 in cash and detailed drug receipts when they stopped Lentz on W. Tapp Road.
Lentz, 27, was arrested on charges of dealing methamphetamine, possession of paraphernalia, owning a handgun without a license and driving with a suspended license.
BPD officer Andy Fosnaugh pulled over Lentz for driving with false license plates.
Lentz was driving a blue Chevy Cavalier, but his plates were for a Pontiac.
Lentz immediately said he was driving with a suspended license and the car was a recent purchase, according to law enforcement.
BPD Capt. Kellams said Fosnaugh noticed a rifle case in the backseat and asked if there were other weapons in the car.
Lentz said there was a Ruger 9mm underneath the passenger seat.
At this point, officer Fosnaugh called in for backup.
Backup arrived with the K9 unit, Ike, and a detailed search of the vehicle discovered the additional Taurus 40 caliber pistol and meth. Police also found $1,500 dollars in cash and receipts.
Lentz is a convicted felon and was on probation for previous crimes including child solicitation and dissemination of matter harmful to minors before his arrest Monday.
Dominick Jean
