NEW ROCHELLE, NY (April 8, 2024) — Two Maryland residents were charged with weapons violations after the driver of a vehicle was pulled over for a traffic violation on Main Street in downtown New Rochelle.
On April 6th, 2024, at about 1:32 am, New Rochelle Police conducted a traffic stop at 710
Main Street for a New York State Vehicle and Traffic Law violation – passing through a steady red traffic light. The vehicle was found to have a fraudulent temporary tag instead of a properly registered license plate and was subsequently impounded.
During a search of the vehicle, a 9 mm Ruger handgun with a large capacity magazine was found within the vehicle. After further
investigation both the driver and passenger were charged with possessing the weapon.
Arrests & Charges:
Reiving Rivera-Ramos, 33, of Greenbelt, MD
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3, a C Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, an A Misdemeanor
- Criminal Possession of a Forged Instrument 2, a D Felony
Jenner Garcia, 26, of Greenbelt, MD
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3, a C Felony
- Unlawful Possession of a Large Capacity Feeding Device, an A Misdemeanor