NEW ROCHELLE, NY (May 6, 2024) — Two men learned the hard way it is a good idea to obey the rules of the road when transporting drugs, thousands in cash and an unlicensed handgun.
On May 1st, 2024, at about 9:55 pm, New Rochelle Detectives stopped a motorist for
failing to use a turn signal while turning from Lincoln Avenue to Memorial Highway. During the stop Detectives observed what appeared to be heroin in a Ziploc bag in a center console
cupholder. A Narcotics K-9 responded to assist and confirmed that the substance was indeed
narcotics. The two occupants of the car were placed under arrest.
During a further search of the car, a hidden compartment was located and within the compartment, known as a “trap”, a stolen .32 caliber Keltec handgun, 85 grams of cocaine, 245 oxycodone pills and 110 ecstasy pills were found. Additionally, $4,261 in small bills were found in the occupants’ possession.
Arrested & Charges:
Ronny Mota, 34, of the Bronx, NY
Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 2, a C Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 2 (2 Counts), an A II Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 3,,/ B Felony
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property — 4, an E Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 7, an A Misdemeanor
Biang Velasquez, 38, of New York, NY
Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 2, a C Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 2 (2 Counts), an A II Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 3,,/ B Felony
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property — 4, an E Felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance — 7, an A Misdemeanor