Convicted felon with Nazi memorabilia arrested on weapons charge, FHP says
TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) — Florida troopers arrested a convicted felon who was in possession of Nazi memorabilia Thursday on charges related to possessing weapons and driving without a license, according to Florida Highway Patrol.
Ronald Lee Murray Jr., 42, of Cypress, Texas, was pulled over along Interstate 10 in Escambia County for allegedly following a dump truck too closely, troopers said. The car had a Texas license plate.
During the traffic stop, troopers discovered handguns, ammo, other weapons and Nazi memorabilia.
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Troopers said Murray has been convicted of multiple felonies and was out of jail on bond in Orange County. He also allegedly doesn’t have a valid Florida driver’s license.
Murray was charged with driving while license suspended or revoked and possession of a weapon or ammunition by a convicted felon, troopers said.
Multiple passengers who were in the car at the time of the traffic stop were released.
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