New York State Police said a Virginia man was arrested after an inventory search of his disabled vehicle on Interstate 278 uncovered an unregistered handgun, magazines and ammunition.
A Virginia man is facing a felony weapons charge after New York State Police discovered an unregistered handgun during a traffic-related investigation in Brooklyn.
According to State Police, the arrest occurred Thursday when a trooper assigned to Troop NYC, SP Brooklyn stopped to check on a disabled Nissan Sentra blocking the eastbound Interstate 278 exit ramp at Exit 27.
Inventory search led to weapon discovery
Police said the trooper spoke with the driver, identified as Dashari N. Williams, 23, of Virginia, and determined the vehicle was uninsured.
“An inventory of the uninsured motor vehicle was conducted in preparation for an impound, which led to the discovery of an unregistered handgun, magazines, and ammunition,” State Police said in a news release.
Williams was taken into custody without incident.
Felony charge filed
Authorities said Williams was transported to the NYPD 84th Precinct for processing before being taken to Brooklyn Central Booking for arraignment.
He was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony under New York law.
The charge is an allegation, and Williams is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Key Points
- A Virginia man was arrested after State Police found an unregistered handgun in a disabled vehicle on Interstate 278 in Brooklyn.
- Troopers said the firearm was discovered during an inventory search before the uninsured vehicle was impounded.
- The suspect was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a Class C felony.