A convicted felon and documented Bulldog gang member was arrested Monday after Sanger police said they found him carrying a stolen firearm during a traffic stop.

Officers pulled over a vehicle near Annadale and Faller after observing suspicious activity, the department said.

Passenger Ramiro Delacerda was found with a loaded gun visible to an officer, according to police.

Delacerda, who has a criminal history involving violence, weapons and drug possession, was safely removed from the vehicle and taken into custody. The firearm was reported stolen, police said.

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Authorities asked anyone with information about illegal activity in the area to contact the Sanger Police Department.

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