UTICA, NY – Utica police recovered an illegal gun during a traffic stop on Thursday at around 5:20 pm in the area of Holland Avenue.
“Upon speaking with the driver it was learned that driver was operating the vehicle with a suspended NYS driver’s license. As a result of this, the male was placed under arrest, and as the vehicle was required to be towed from the scene, the officers conducted an impound inventory,” police said.
During the course of this inventory a loaded 9mm handgun was located under the driver’s seat. The weapon was immediately secured and the male was transported to the Utica Police Department.