NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 10, 2023) — On May 9th, 2023, at approximately 7:36 pm, New Rochelle Police received a report of a menacing with a handgun from a Keough Lane home. After investigating the incident, it was discovered that the menacing occurred during a dispute between two parties who were known to each other.
The suspect, Fernando Gonzalez, 24, was apprehended and charged with multiple firearm-related offenses, including criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm. During the investigation, police discovered that the gun used during the crime was a ‘ghost gun,’ a firearm without a serial number, and that the suspect had other weapons in his possession, including a rifle, a shotgun, a revolver, an AR pistol, and a second ‘ghost gun.’ Both ‘ghost guns’ are believed to be 9mm handguns.
Gonzalez was arrested without incident and held for arraignment on May 10th, 2023. He is facing multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of an assault weapon, and menacing in the second degree.
The incident is a reminder of the dangers of illegally obtained firearms, particularly ‘ghost guns,’ which have become increasingly popular among criminals due to their lack of serial numbers, making them difficult to trace.
New Rochelle Police remind residents that if they see or hear anything suspicious, they should contact the authorities immediately. The safety of the community is of utmost importance, and the police department is committed to protecting residents from all forms of crime.
EDITOR’S NOTE: This article was generated by ChatGPT based on an NRPD Press Release.