Troopers stopped the motorist for vehicle and traffic violations at approximately 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 21 on Route 6 in Southeast. They then detected the presence of marijuana, and further investigation discovered the handgun, according to police.
Alfredo S. Mendoza of Kearny, CT, was charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (a Class C felony), criminal possession of a firearm (a Class E felony) and unlawful possession of marijuana, a violation.
Mendoza was arraigned before the Town of Southeast Justice Court and remanded to the Putnam County Jail in lieu of $2,500 cash bail and $5,000 bond. Mendoza is next scheduled to appear before the court on Monday, Nov. 27.
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