NEW YORK—Police apprehended Alibay Barkley, 55, during a traffic stop at East 140 St. and Third Avenue around 7:15 PM on Wednesday. Barkley was driving a 2019 Chevrolet Corvette with an obscured and mismatched license plate, according to the NYPD.
During the investigation, it was discovered that the vehicle was unregistered and Barkley had a loaded firearm. He told police that the pink gun belonged to his wife and was kept for safety reasons, citing concerns related to his son, Saquan, an NFL player with the Philadelphia Eagles.
Barkley has been charged with criminal possession of a loaded firearm, operating an unregistered vehicle, and having dirty or covered and improper license plates. The incident highlights ongoing traffic and safety enforcement efforts in the area.
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