Orange Man Busted With Handgun At Essex County Hall of Records: Sheriff's Office

A 44-year-old Orange man was arrested and charged after he attempted to enter the Essex County Hall of Records with a semi-automatic handgun in his backpack on Monday, Sept. 18, authorities said.

Charles Pryor
Photo Credit: *Essex County Department of Corrections*

Sam Barron

09/20/2023 11:51 a.m.

Charles Pryor II's handgun was detected in the X-ray machine and was seized by an Essex County Sheriff's Officer manning the security screening post, the Essex County Sheriff's Office said.

Pryor told police he forgot the handgun was in his backpack, police said. Pryor was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun without a permit in the second degree. He was transported to the Essex County Correctional Facility.

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