Traffic stop in Kosciuszko Circle ends with two arrested on gun charges

State Police report troopers who stopped a driver in Kosciuszko Circle for doing 60 m.p.h. on Morrissey Boulevard on Saturday afternoon wound up arresting both the driver and his passenger after finding a loaded gun in the car.

State Police say driver Antonio Saez, 34, of Chicopee, and Anthony Candelario, 33, of Roxbury, were charged with illegal possession of a firearm, improper storage of a firearm and failure to wear a seatbelt. Saez's gun charges were his second or subsequent offense, which could mean a higher penalty if hes convicted. Saez was also charged with speeding.

According to State Police, Saez was initially stopped for doing 60 m.p.h. in a 30 m.p.h. zone in his Pontiac Grand Am around 5:30 p.m. After they learned that Candelario already had an outstanding warrant, they ordered the two out of the car:

Troopers Murphy and Taylor removed both occupants from the vehicle and located a black bag under the seat where CANDELARIO was seated. This bag, which was partially open, contained a silver Smith & Wesson 1911 pistol loaded with six rounds of .45 caliber ammunition. Neither Saez nor Candelario possess a license to carry firearms.

Innocent, etc.