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The Williston Park teenager, age 16, was pulled over shortly before 2 a.m. on Tuesday, March 28, for numerous traffic infractions while driving west on Hillside Avenue near Willis Avenue, Nassau County Police said.
When prompted to exit the vehicle, officers reportedly noticed a bulge in the teen's jacket pocket, which led to further investigation. Officers recovered a fully-loaded, defaced, 9-millimeter firearm.
The teen was also found to be driving without a license and using a false Texas vehicle registration, police said. He was arrested without incident and the car was impounded.
He is facing the following charges:
- Second-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon
- Two counts of third-degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon
- Criminal Possession of a Firearm
- Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law infractions.
The teen is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Hempstead on Tuesday, March 28.
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