Out-Of-State Route 287 Driver Found With Gun, Large Mag: Oakland PD

An Oakland police officer found an out-of-state driver carrying a handgun with a high-capacity magazine during a Route 287 stop, authorities said.

Nicholas Noel
Photo Credit: *BACKGROUND: Oakland PD / INSET: BCJ*

Jerry DeMarco

04/19/2023 11:17 a.m.

Nicholas Noel, 42, of Breaux Bridge, LA, was driving a 2011 Nissan Altima stopped by Officer Steven Albert for an equipment violation on the northbound on Tuesday, April 18, Capt. Timothy Keenan said.

In plain view on the passenger seat was a 9mm Ruger, the captain said.

Noel remained held Wednesday in the Bergen County Jail pending a first appearance on illegal weapons and ammunition charges in Central Judicial Processing Court in Hackensack.

Detective Sgt. Stephen Broek, Detective Christopher Tinio and Officer Donald Harvey assisted.

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