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Stafford resident Alijah Robinson Goodley was arrested following a search after being stopped on Monday morning because the registered owner has a suspended license, investigators say.
Shortly before 1:45 a.m. on March 18, Goodley was traveling on Warrenton Road when he was stopped by the sergeant, though while speaking to him, he said that Goodley made several unusual movements in the area of the console.
According to a spokesperson from the Stafford County Sheriff's Office, "seeing the potential danger, Sgt. Hurt requested additional units as a precaution."
Goodley was ordered out of the vehicle as a precaution to allow for a security sweep, to which he requested "to just go home" instead.
The cause of the 19-year-old's consternation became clear when investigators found a loaded gun inside that center console that was reported stolen from a neighboring county.
Goodley was charged with driving while suspended, and carrying a concealed weapon. Charges regarding possession of a stolen firearm are pending and the firearm is being held as evidence.
He was released following his initial court appearance.
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