Tesla Driver Arrested After K9 Detects Loaded Gun During Traffic Stop
A Tesla driver was arrested in Auburn after a police K9 detected a loaded gun during a traffic stop for running a red light.
Sacramento Stockton Modesto, CA, September 5, 2026 —
A traffic stop for a code violation in Auburn led to the arrest of a Tesla driver after law enforcement officers reportedly discovered a loaded firearm. The incident occurred when the driver was pulled over for allegedly running a red light.
During the course of the traffic stop, a police K9 unit was deployed. Authorities reported that the K9 detected the presence of a loaded gun. Further details regarding the make, model, or caliber of the firearm were not immediately provided. The specific circumstances leading to the K9’s detection, such as its placement or accessibility, were not detailed in the initial information.
The driver of the Tesla was subsequently arrested. The name of the individual arrested was not provided. The specific charges filed against the driver were not detailed. Information concerning the legal status of the firearm, such as whether the driver possessed a permit to carry, was also not disclosed.
The location of the traffic stop within Auburn was not specified. The date and time of the incident were also not provided. The police department or agency involved in the stop was not identified. No additional details regarding potential investigations, findings, or next steps were available at the time of this report.
Story summarized from the original created by Katie Chavez on fox40.com, see more information here.
