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Chemung County, NY – Crime Alert: Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Gun Arrest
Chemung County, NY – A routine traffic patrol in Chemung County escalated into a felony arrest Friday evening after deputies say a Van Etten man was
By Country Herald Police Reports · 2026-02-02T21:19:12+00:00
Chemung County, NY – Crime Alert: Traffic Stop Leads to Felony Gun Arrest A routine traffic patrol in Chemung County escalated into a felony arrest Friday evening after deputies say a Van Etten man was found to be in possession of an illegal firearm.
According to the Chemung County Sheriff’s Office, deputies initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle for a minor traffic violation. During the course of the investigation, deputies discovered the driver, identified as a resident of Van Etten, was in possession of a loaded firearm. A background check revealed that the individual is prohibited from possessing a firearm due to prior convictions.
The suspect was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chemung County Jail. He is facing multiple felony charges, including criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
The Chemung County Sheriff’s Office noted that this arrest highlights the importance of proactive traffic patrols in maintaining public safety. The investigation is ongoing, and no further details have been released at this time.