CARBONDALE – A Carbondale man has been arrested on a gun charge following a traffic stop by Carbondale Police in the 500 block of East Main Street around 11:30 Friday night.  

According to Carbondale Police, during the course of the investigation, officers arrested the driver, 22-year-old Stephan D. Harris of Carbondale, for Aggravated Unlawful Use of a Weapon after he was found to be in possession of a loaded firearm. Besides the gun charge, officers also issued Harris citations for Operating an Uninsured Vehicle, Operating a Vehicle with No Tail Lights and Operating a Vehicle with Suspended Registration.  

After conferring with the Jackson County State’s Attorney’s Office, Harris was released on a recognizance bond pending a court appearance.

Carbondale Police say the investigation is active and ongoing.