(La Porte County, IN) - La Porte County Police arrested a man for a handgun violation during a traffic stop.  32 year old Jeffrey Wade is charged with possession of a firearm by a serious violent felon.

Police said he was stopped Friday afternoon for traffic violations on U.S 20 near Rolling Prairie.  A loaded pistol was allegedly recovered from the vehicle.  The Elkhart man was being held in the La Porte County Jail on $20,000 cash only bond.  He’s currently wanted in Elkhart County for an undisclosed offense.