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NILES — A 40-year-old man is facing felony firearms charges after authorities found 21 guns and ammunition during a traffic stop in Niles.

According to the Cass County Drug Enforcement Team, detectives received information Monday about an individual who was a known felon and was in possession of several firearms and possibly selling narcotics. The tip stated that the firearms were being held in a travel trailer in Howard Township that detectives were able to locate. With the assistance of Pokagon Tribal Police, a traffic stop was made on the vehicle and travel trailer in the 2500 block of Lake Shore Drive in Niles. During the investigation, detectives observed through a bedroom window several firearms laying on the bed. 

The 40 year old male was arrested for felony possession of firearms. A search warrant was executed on the travel trailer. Inside, detectives located 21 firearms and a large quantity of ammunition. After further investigation it was learned that two of the firearms were stolen. 

The suspect was lodged at the Cass County Jail on firearms charges and his name is being withheld pending arraignment. Detectives were assisted on scene by the Pokagon Tribal Police. Anyone with information regarding this case or any other criminal activity is asked to call the Cass County Sheriff’s Office Tip Line at 1-800-462-9328 or contact the Sheriff’s Office through the Anonymous Web Tip Line at www.ccso.info.