Hartford police arrested a felon armed with a gun on Friday.
Christopher Gilliard, 27, of Hartford, is facing multiple weapons charges.
Police stopped a car he was believed to be traveling in at 11:15 p.m. on Friday in the area of 59 Beldon Street after officers launched an investigation into a felon with a gun in his possession, police said.
A passenger in the back seat tried to hide an item in his pants as police approached and officers discovered a gun concealed in his waistband during a pat down after they had him get out of the car.
Police seized the firearm, a Hi-Point 9-millimeter Model C gun with four live rounds, and handcuffed the passenger, who was Gilliard.
He was charged with carrying a pistol without a permit, having a weapon in a motor vehicle and criminal possession of a firearm.
