Loaded Handgun Found In Ramapo Traffic Stop

ROCKLAND COUNTY, N.Y. -- Ramapo police found a loaded handgun and marijuana during a traffic stop Wednesday in the Hillcrest area of town, police said.

Ramapo police arrested three men after uncovering pot and a loaded gun during a traffic stop.
Photo Credit: *Ramapo Police Department*

K Reakes

10/19/2017 9:52 a.m.

Three Spring Valley men were in the vehicle when stopped by the Ramapo officer, who located the handgun and pot, police said.

A 27-year-old Spring Valley man was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of marijuana, and possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Rockland County Jail on $20,000 bail, police said.

Also arrested was a 25-year-old Spring Valley man and an 18-year-old Spring Valley man, both were charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The 25-year-old is being held on $5,000 bail at the Rockland County Jail, and the 18-year-old is being held on $1,500 bail.

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