Jacob Patrick Finnegan, 23, of Austin was charged on Friday in Mower County District Court with felony violent felon in possession of a firearm and firearm ammunition, felony fifth-degree drug possession, gross misdemeanor third-degree DWI, gross misdemeanor intent to escape tax, misdemeanor possession of over 1.4 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle, misdemeanor driving after revocation of his license and misdemeanor no insurance

According to Austin Police Chief Brian Krueger, an officer on patrol pulled Finnegan over at 10:59 p.m. on Wednesday at the intersection of Third Avenue and 16th Street Northeast. due to an expired tag. Finnegan appeared to be under the influence of a controlled substance and was placed under arrest.

A search of the vehicle turned up a small bag of suspected marijuana, a small bag of suspected methamphetamine and a loaded Glock 22 wrapped in an orange and pink t-shirt, according to Krueger. Dispatch advised the officer the Glock was stolen.

A review of Finnegan’s criminal history shows prior convictions for drug possession.

He will appear in court again on April 2.