A Bowling Green man was arrested Friday for refusal to take an OVI test and improper transportation of a firearm while intoxicated.
Bowling Green Police arrested Jacob Larsen, 24, confiscated his driver’s license and took him to Wood County Jail.
An officer initiated a traffic stop around 1:02 a.m., in the 100 block of North Prospect Street after seeing the vehicle had a 2021 registration sticker on the rear license plate. The officer reported that he could smell a strong odor of alcohol coming from the driver as he spoke. Larsen reportedly was confused and had a difficult time answering questions.
When the driver opened the center console, the officer reportedly saw a black magazine loaded with bullets. Larsen reportedly told the officer that he owned a Glock 43 handgun, but it was at his home and there were no weapons in the vehicle.
The officer asked if Larsen had a concealed carry permit, which Larsen replied he did not. The officer then asked again if there was a weapon in the vehicle. Larsen then stated there was a firearm in the driver’s side door.
The officer retrieved the handgun, which was loaded with a magazine containing six bullets. Police also reportedly found a large bladed knife and a switchblade in the vehicle.
Larsen performed field sobriety tests, but at the police station, he refused to take a breath test.
Starting on June 13, it will be legal in Ohio to carry a concealed handgun without a license. Senate Bill 215 was recently signed into law, making “permitless” carry or “constitutional” carry legal for all Ohioans 21 and over who are legally allowed to possess a handgun.
