A man arrested for evading a DC Metrobus fare was found in possession of a loaded gun

A man arrested in Washington, DC, for riding a Metrobus without paying a fare was found to be in possession of a loaded handgun, according to the Metro Transit Police Department.

The man, identified by FOX 5 DC as Gerald Evans, 30, was confronted by plainclothes officers after he boarded the X2 bus without paying around 10:30 a.m. Tuesday.

When police attempted to issue a fare evasion ticket to Evans, he allegedly refused to provide identification and was arrested.

A loaded handgun was found hidden under Evans’ coat during a strip search during his arrest.

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Evans is charged with possession of a prohibited firearm, carrying a dangerous weapon, illegal possession of a firearm, possession of unregistered ammunition, fugitive from justice and fare evasion.

The Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority told FOX 5 that Evans’ arrest is “an example of fare abuse.”

Gerald Evans, 30, was arrested by Metro Transit officers after he refused to comply with officers when they attempted to issue a citation for fare evasion. (JIM WATSON/AFP via Getty Images)

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The gun found on Evans was reported stolen in Prince George’s County, Maryland, according to FOX 5.

Metro Transit police in Washington, DC, allegedly found Gerald Evans, 30, a loaded gun when he was arrested. (Metro Transit Police/X)

It was also reported that he had an open felony warrant for theft in Anne Arundel County, Maryland.

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The Metro Transit Authority announced in November that it would crack down on bus fare evaders after previously saying that nearly 70% of riders do not pay for their rides.