Ogle County Sheriff's police arrested a Sterling man last night after a loaded handgun was found in the car he was driving.
28-year old Jesse Galvan was charged with unlawful use of a weapon.
The traffic stop took place at Illinois 251 at Route 64. The handgun with ammunition was located by the deputy in the passenger compartment.
Galvan was also ticketed for improper passing at an intersection along with driving on a suspended license and having no insurance.
He will appear in Ogle County court on the charges at a later date.