From the Walla Walla Union-Bulletin Online News.

Posted on Thursday, December 24, 2009

Police: Guns stolen form Worm Ranch recovered in traffic stop
A vehicle pulled over in the city raised suspicion and a search warrant later led to the alleged discovery of drugs and guns.
Maria P. Gonzalez
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin

WALLA WALLA -- A traffic stop Wednesday has lead to the recovery of at least six of about 27 firearms taken during a recent burglary at a local tackle shop, police said.

An officer with the Walla Walla Police Department pulled over a vehicle near Sixth and Reese avenues about 7:30 p.m. because of a non-working light on the vehicle.

The driver apparently refused the officers access inside the vehicle, forcing officers to take possession of the vehicle while a search warrant was sought and processed, Bennett said.

Once inside the vehicle, officers recovered cash, a moderate amount of methamphetamine, and eight firearms, said Tim Bennett, public information officer for the Walla Walla Police Department.



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