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Hudson Valley Man Nabbed With Defaced Semi-Auto Pistol, Police Say

A Hudson Valley man has been charged with criminal possession of a weapon found during a traffic stop.

Davis A. Weir

Davis A. Weir

Photo Credit: Hyde Park Police
The defaced gun that was seized.

The defaced gun that was seized.

Photo Credit: Hyde Park Police

Dutchess County resident Davis A. Weir. age 33, of Hyde Park, was arrested on Sunday, Aug. 13 around 6:30 p.m., in the area of Violet Avenue and Yates Avenue in Hyde Park. 

According to Hyde Park Police Robert Benson, when officers stopped Weir for speeding they could see a handgun on the driver's side floorboard.

Weir, who was the only person in the vehicle, denied ownership of the loaded .380 semi-automatic pistol which was defaced, and did not have a legal state pistol permit, Benson said.

Weir was arrested and charged with:

  • Criminal possession of a loaded weapon second degree
  • Criminal possession of a defaced handgun third degree
  • Traffic ticket for speeding

He was arraigned at the Town of Hyde Park Justice Court. and remanded to the custody of the Dutchess County Jail on $15,000 cash bail, $30,000 bond, and/or a $75,000 partially secured bond. 

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