St Lucie County Sheriff’s Deputies and Fort Pierce Police combined to arrest four men and a juvenile during a traffic stop Wednesday evening at Atlantic Avenue and seventh street.
Lawmen say all are known to have ties to gang.
One of those arrested, Louis Renaud fled but was later caught after ditching a 38 calibre gun.
The other men were charged with contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
The juvenile was charged with a curfew violation.