RYE, NY (July 28, 2022) — Qasim Ahmed Muhammed, 24, of Jersey City, NJ. Muhammed was arrested Monday by Rye Police and charged with Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree, a class D Felony, Criminal Possession of Weapon 4th degree, class A Misdemeanor, and Reckless Driving.
Shortly after 5:30 p.m. Monday July 25, 2022, Rye Police Officers initiated a vehicle pursuit after a License Plate Reader identified the plate on a vehicle as stolen out of Ramapo, NY. The pursuit began on Milton Road and was picked up by other Rye Units.
The pursuit continued through the south end of town. It ended when Muhammed entered I-95 and Rye Units were told to terminate the pursuit due to the speed Muhammed was traveling.
The Village of Mamaroneck Police Department picked up Muhammed in their jurisdiction and he was detained for Rye Police Officers.
During the pursuit the stolen vehicle struck a Rye Unit causing the front tire of the stolen Ford Mustang to disengage from the vehicle.
During the inventory of the stolen Mustang one switchblade and two sets of brass knuckles were recovered.
The appearance ticket issued to Muhammed is returnable to the Rye City Court on August 9th, 2022.