(Michigan City, IN) - A Michigan City teen was arrested during a traffic stop last night for having a gun. 

Police said 18-year old Bryon Mitchell was stopped in the 1300 block of East Michigan Boulevard just before midnight.  The high beam headlights on his vehicle were allegedly on despite the presence of oncoming traffic.  Police said a handgun and drug paraphernalia were located inside the vehicle.

According to police, it was illegal for Mitchell to have a gun because of a prior felony conviction.