(Michigan City, IN) - Special patrols aimed at cracking down on gun violence in Michigan City are paying off in a big way now.

 

Three suspects in a recent armed robbery were detained during a traffic stop.

 

Police said a vehicle was pulled over Friday for a traffic violation on Barker Avenue near Cloud Street. There were six people inside the vehicle. Three of those individuals committed an armed robbery earlier that day, stealing cash and a firearm.

 

Charged with the robbery are 19-year-old Marquaivion Holmes and 20-year-old Corey Gray, both of Michigan City, and 20-year-old Ramanze Robinson of Chicago.

 

19-year-old Rodney Rolland, also of Chicago, was arrested for possession of marijuana. Police said four handguns were also seized from that vehicle.