A traffic stop in central Bakersfield lead to the arrest of several men.

Shortly after 10 p.m. Bakersfield Police Department officers stopped a vehicle in the 1000 block of 35th Street. 

A search of the vehicle was conducted as two of the occupants were on active CDC Parole. 

During the search, officers located a loaded .32 caliber handgun in the vehicle.

The firearm had been reported stolen to the Kern County Sheriff's Office.

26-year-old Antonio Delgadillo, 19-year-old Tyreec Alexander, 23-year-old Terrell Gibson, 20-year-old Donnie Nolen and 23-year-old Traykell Propps were arrested.

All five men were booked for conspiracy, gang participation and several firearms possession.