Lyell Avenue Gun Arrest

Rochester, NY - Around 8:15pm, last night, Officers conducted a traffic stop of a 2021 Kia in the 200 block of Lyell Avenue for violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. During the subsequent stop and investigation, they learned that the 53-year old male operator of the vehicle had a suspended license. As the investigation continued, Officers located a 9mm “ghost gun”, loaded with 30 rounds, in the 16-year old, rear passenger’s waistband. He was safely taken into custody.

The operator of the vehicle, a 53-year old male was issued an appearance ticket for Aggravated Unlicensed Operator in the 2nd Degree and violation(s) of the Vehicle and Traffic Law.

The 16-year old male was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree, and No Seat Belt