The Sparks Police Department says a recent traffic stop by officers found that a registered felon was in possession of multiple firearms and illegal contraband.

The police department says officers on their weekend graveyard team  conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle related to a domestic disturbance investigation.

The driver was identified as Richard Blackman who police say is a registered felon for Attempted Murder.

Blackman was arrested and charged with the following:
  • Prohibited person in possession of firearm (2 counts)
  • Possession of Controlled Substance
  • Possess firearm with altered serial number
  • Ex-Felon Failure to Register
  • Obstruction
  • Driving on Expired Registration

(Sparks Police)Â