Pennsylvania Test Drive Ends in Arrest in New Rochelle with a Weapons Charge

Written By: Robert Cox

NEW ROCHELLE, NY (October 2, 2024) — On September 30th, 2024, at about 10:57pm, New Rochelle Police located a stolen vehicle nearthe intersection of Huguenot Street and Division Street being driven by one Christopher Tejeda-Santiago. The vehicle was stolen out of Hanover Township, Pennsylvania earlier in the day when Mr. Tejeda-Santiago took it for a “test drive”.

Located in the vehicle were multiple credit

cards and cell phones not belonging to Mr. Tejeda-Santiago along with a loaded ammunitionmagazine for a 9mm handgun. No handgun was found.

Arrest & Charges

Christopher Tejada-Santiago, 22, of the Bronx, NY.

  • Criminal Possession of Stolen Property — 3, a D Felony
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon — 3, a D Felony