Alachua County traffic stop leads to stolen gun arrest

Alachua County sheriff’s deputies found a gun that was stolen out of Orlando while searching a suspect during a traffic stop.
Published: May 21, 2026 at 5:28 PM EDT

GAINESVILLE, Fla. (WCJB) - Alachua County sheriff’s deputies found a gun that was stolen out of Orlando while searching a suspect during a traffic stop.

Investigators say 18-year-old Gladimyr Lebrun admitted to smoking marijuana in addition to having a loaded gun.

Deputies pulled Lebrun over on Southwest 20th Avenue in Gainesville for traffic violations.

They say he is currently on juvenile probation for a previous gun charge.

Lebrun is being held without bond for grand theft and unlawful carry of a firearm.

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