Breaking News: Stolen Gun from Florida Discovered Near Schenectady Motel
A Schenectady man is in legal trouble after being caught with a stolen firearm outside a local motel.
Colonie Police were patrolling the Motel 6 parking lot located on 1600 Central Avenue when they noticed a car running without any license plates or registration.
The officers approached the vehicle and found 25-year-old Desmond D. Terry inside.
Upon further inspection, police discovered that Terry had a loaded handgun in his possession.
The firearm had previously been reported stolen from Kissimmee, Florida. To make matters worse, Terry did not have a permit to legally carry the weapon.
As a result, Terry now faces multiple charges, including criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of stolen property.
After being arrested, Terry was brought before Colonie Town Court for arraignment and then transferred to Albany County Jail. He is currently awaiting a preliminary hearing.
The investigation into the matter is still ongoing, and police are asking for anyone with additional information to come forward. Tips can be reported by calling the Colonie Police Department at 518-783-2754.
For those who wish to remain anonymous, tips can also be submitted through Capital Region Crime Stoppers at 1-833-ALB-TIPS.
This case serves as a reminder that carrying stolen firearms without proper permits leads to serious legal consequences.
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Local authorities are continuing their efforts to crack down on illegal weapons in the area, encouraging the community to provide any information that could help solve this case or others like it.