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158 MPH Speedster Nabbed with Firearm

Summary

  • Man clocked at 158 mph on U.S. 131 early Wednesday morning.
  • He faces reckless driving and concealed weapon charges.
  • A loaded firearm was found near the vehicle's center console.

Early Wednesday, September 16, Michigan State Police apprehended a 23-year-old man driving a black BMW M5 at an extreme speed of 158 mph. The incident occurred on southbound U.S. 131 near M-6. Troopers initiated the stop after observing the vehicle's high rate of speed.

During the arrest, officers discovered a loaded firearm situated near the vehicle's center console. Consequently, the Byron Center man was charged with reckless driving and carrying a concealed weapon. He was subsequently lodged at the Kent County Jail.

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