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Four detained in police bust involving loaded handguns
Four detained in police bust involving loaded handguns
UTICA, NY — Utica Police detained four individuals related to a firearms investigation on Wager Street on Wednesday night. The incident occurred at approximately 9:45 PM during proactive patrols by the Crime Prevention Unit.
Officers observed a vehicle with multiple occupants, prompting a stop for traffic violations. Upon approach, officers noticed a light/laser attachment for a handgun in plain view.
The occupants were asked to exit the vehicle, which led to a search of the interior. A loaded 9mm Smith & Wesson handgun was discovered under the driver’s seat while a second loaded Taurus 9mm was found in the glove compartment.
All parties were transported to the Utica Police Department for further questioning. Due to the inability to determine ownership of the firearms, charges were filed against all four.
Neveah Baez, 21, of Rome, and Jesen Blackshear, 19, Michael Reed, 18, and Marcus Reed, 26, all from Utica, received multiple charges including criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and possession of a firearm.
No further details about the circumstances surrounding the stop were released. The situation remains under investigation.
This bust highlights ongoing efforts to curb illegal weapon possession in the city.
Police arrest driver in loaded handgun bust during traffic stop
Police arrest driver in loaded handgun bust
GLEN BURNIE, MD — A traffic stop conducted by police on Thursday night led to the discovery of a loaded handgun inside a vehicle. The incident occurred at approximately 11:30 p.m. in the area of Ritchie Highway and Furnace Branch Road East.
Officers stopped a gray 2004 Buick due to a registration violation. During the stop, a 9mm Taurus handgun was found in the passenger compartment.
The driver of the vehicle, identified as 36-year-old Arielle Ocatavia McGregor from Suitland, Maryland, was arrested and charged.
In a separate incident on Thursday afternoon, officers responded to a robbery in the 1400 block of Knightsbridge Turn in Crofton. At approximately 12:40 p.m., a 22-year-old male victim reported that a male suspect was stealing copper wire from his truck.
The suspect threatened the victim by implying he had a firearm before fleeing the scene in a white Dodge SUV. Police searched the area but did not locate the suspect or the vehicle.
Western District detectives are investigating this robbery. They urge anyone with information to contact 410-222-6155 or the Anne Arundel County Police Tip Line at 410-222-4700.
The suspect is described as a Black male wearing a red jacket.
An active investigation is underway following these incidents, stressing community safety.
