Jacob Lamar Thompson, age 29 of Lindale – was arrested Monday, after police found a 9mm handgun under his seat during a traffic stop.

Reports show that Thompson, a convicted felon, was pulled over at the intersection of Dean Street and East 19th Street for not wearing his seat belt.

During the traffic stop police were notified that there was an active warrant for Thompsons arrest.

Reports indicate that after searching the car officers found the pistol.

Thompson was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.

(Coosa Valley News)