2 Bronx Men Found with Loaded Ghost Gun with Laser Sight Following New Rochelle Traffic Stop

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (December 8, 2022) — Two men from the Bronx are facing weapons charges after a ghost gun with a laser sight was found in their Mercedes.

Arrests & Charges:

Simari Smith, 22, of the Bronx, NY

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, a C Felony
  • Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, an A Misdemeanor

Hayale Smith, 24, of the Bronx, NY.

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, a C Felony
  • Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, an A Misdemeanor

Police narrative: On December 7th, 2022, at about 6:51pm, New Rochelle Detectives observed a Mercedes Benz committing multiple traffic violations on the 700 block of Main Street. Detectives conducted a traffic stop on the vehicle and encountered the two occupants, both Bronx residents. A DMV inquiry on the vehicle revealed that the registration had been suspended requiring the vehicle to be towed. While initiating tow procedures, Detectives located a loaded 9mm “Ghost Gun” equipped with a laser sight behind the passenger seat. Both occupants were subsequently placed under arrest without incident.


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