BURLINGTON, N.J. — Two men were taken into custody Sunday night after officers recovered two handguns, high-capacity magazines, and hollow-point ammunition during a vehicle stop near The Mill Apartments, authorities confirmed.
At approximately 9:55 p.m., Patrol Officers Xavier Morris and Makenzie Murphy stopped a vehicle on Mitchell Avenue. A handgun was observed in plain view, prompting assistance from Sgt. Edwardson and Patrol Officer Martinez.
Both occupants were taken into custody at the scene without incident. A further investigation led to the recovery of two handguns from inside the vehicle.
The suspects, identified as 22-year-old Samir Pinkney of Willingboro and 22-year-old Michael Jean of Burlington Township, were charged with unlawful possession of a weapon, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a high-capacity magazine, possession of hollow-point ammunition, possession of a defaced firearm, and receiving stolen property.
Pinkney and Jean were transported to Burlington County Jail in Mount Holly, where they await detention hearings in Superior Court.
The investigation remains active, and authorities said additional charges may be filed.