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Corey A. Latimer Jr., of Poughkeepsie, was arrested on Friday, March 12, after troopers conducted a traffic stop of a 2002 Honda sedan on Route 9D in the city of Beacon for violations of the vehicle and traffic law, said Trooper AJ Hicks.
An investigation found that two occupants, including a 16-year-old juvenile, were found to be in possession of a loaded Smith & Wesson 9mm handgun, and approximately 57.5 grams of marijuana, Hicks said.
Latimer was charged with:
- Criminal possession of a weapon
- Criminal possession of marijuana
- Obstruction of governmental administration
- Resisting arrest
The juvenile was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of marijuana.
Latimer was arraigned before the city of Beacon Court and remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $10,000 cash bail, $25,000 secure bond, or $75,000 unsecured bond.
The 16-year-old was arraigned before the Youth Part Court and released under supervision.
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