An SRPD officer apprehended a Santa Rosa local following a traffic stop that uncovered a cocktail of violations, including drugs and an illegal firearm. The incident yesterday saw 46-year-old Leslie Spadoni pulled over in his Grey Chevrolet Camero at the intersection of B Street and 1st Street for a vehicle code infraction.
Upon contact, the officer’s attention was immediately drawn to a visible suspected narcotic, prompting a thorough search of Spadoni’s vehicle. The search bore fruit: they found roughly one pound of what is believed to be methamphetamine and a loaded “Poly 80” .22 caliber handgun, concealed and at the ready. Adding complexity to the situation, Spadoni is identified as a convicted felon, which, under California law, strips him of any right to possess firearms or ammunition…