Amarillo Police Arrest Brothers On Various Charges

During a routine traffic stop, Amarillo officers found a stolen gun and eventually arrested two brothers on various charges.

It happened around 12:30am Tuesday morning.  The vehicle was pulled over for expired registration.  When the vehicle was pulled over, the passenger took off on foot.

After a short chase police were able to apprehend the man,  Police later found on him a pistol reported stolen out of Mission, Texas.  28-year-old Chad Simmons was charged with felon in possession of a firearm, evading arrest and three outstanding warrants.

33-year-old Joshua Simmons, the driver was taken to Randall County on traffic charges.