Bakersfield Police arrested a 27-year-old Bakersfield man on Monday night on suspicion of possessing a stolen handgun.

After a traffic stop in the 1600 block of Flower Street, Bakersfield Police officers said they discovered Ryan Kemp in possession of a .40-caliber handgun that has been stolen during a recent residential burglary. Kemp was arrested for firearms violations and participation in a criminal street gang.

Anyone with information regarding this investigation is asked to call the Bakersfield Police Department (661) 327-7111.