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An Exeter man allegedly was in illegal possession of a gun and drugs in Bangor this week.

Christopher Reynolds Jr., 22, has been charged with aggravated drug trafficking and possession of a firearm by a felon, according to Katy England, a spokesperson for the Bangor Police Department.

Police came across Reynolds, who had an active warrant for his arrest, on Essex Street about 12:25 p.m. Tuesday, England said Wednesday.

During a search, police found Reynolds allegedly in possession of a gun, drugs, drug possession and cash.

He was taken to the Penobscot County Jail, where he remained mid-day Tuesday.