After Multiple Reports of Shots Fired, Providence Police Seize Loaded Weapon - and Marijuana

After Multiple Reports of Shots Fired, Providence Police Seize Loaded Weapon - and Marijuana

Providence police seized a loaded weapon -- and marijuana -- on Sunday, after adding patrol following multiple reports of shots fired in the area in December. 

About Incident 

Shortly after 8 PM on Sunday, police were on detail off of Broad Street in the Lockwood housing development area, after previously having received calls for shots fired in the neighborhood on December 6 and December 10. 

GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE -- SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST

Police said they observed a vehicle double-parked  — and saw an individual with prior firearms charges in the driver’s seat. 

According to police, they observed marijuana, a scale, a glass jar, and plastic baggies in clear view. 

Police said they also saw a black satchel on the seat. 

Upon investigation, police determined the weapon to be a .22 containing two live rounds.

Police also noted that the hammer of the firearm was cocked back in the ready position, at the time of the seizure.

Police also seized the marijuana in the vehicle. 

The suspect, Fabio Martinez, age 29, was placed into custody.