(WNY News Now) – A 21-year-old Jamestown man was arrested after police say a traffic stop led to a DWI investigation and the discovery of a loaded revolver.

Jamestown Police officers arrested Trent J. Chapman, 21, of Jamestown, following a traffic stop late Saturday night, September 26.

According to the Jamestown Police Department, officers from the Third Platoon conducted the stop at approximately 11:37 p.m. near the intersection of West Second and Cherry streets.

Police said their investigation determined Chapman was operating the vehicle while under the influence of alcohol. Officers also reported finding a loaded revolver on Chapman’s person.

Chapman was taken into custody and transported to the Jamestown City Jail without further incident.

He is charged with Aggravated Driving While Intoxicated with a blood alcohol content of .18% or higher, Driving While Intoxicated Per Se, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, along with Uniform Traffic Tickets.

Chapman was being held pending arraignment in Jamestown City Court.

As are all persons accused of a crime, the accused is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.

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