North Charleston, SC police arrested 30-year-old Eugene Morgan Jr. late Wednesday night after a routine bike stop uncovered a loaded firearm he was legally barred from possessing due to a prior felony conviction.
The Stop
Patrolling near Dorchester Road, officers spotted Morgan riding without lights in the roadway—a safety violation. A standard Terry frisk for officer protection revealed a handgun in his jacket pocket, loaded with 14 rounds.
Charges
Background check confirmed his prohibited status. Booked into Al Cannon Detention Center on three felonies: Possession of a Firearm by a Person Convicted of a Crime of Violence, Unlawful Possession of a Firearm by a Convicted Felon, and Felony Possession of a Firearm.
Spot-on local SC enforcement—proactive patrol nabs a risk. Stay safe out there!
