The Rochester driver is going too fast, loaded with alcohol and ammunition
Two Monroe County residents are facing weapons charges following a weekend traffic stop.
the New York State Police says soldiers stopped the driver of a car on State Route 104 in Rochester around 3:10 a.m. on Saturday, April 2, 2022. Soldiers allege the driver, identified as Shawn Davis, 43, of Rochester, was driving at high speed, was traveling 83 mph in a 55 mph zone.
State Route 104 in Rochester, New York via Google Maps (April 2022)
In a written statement, the NYSP says that during their investigation, soldiers discovered that the Davis was illegally carrying a .22 caliber revolver loaded with five rounds.
Soldiers say Davis was also driving under the influence.
The passenger in the vehicle, identified as Shay Pearson, 41, of Rochester, was said to be carrying a .380 caliber semi-automatic pistol loaded with six rounds.
Guns – 04022022 Arrest Photo Credit: New York State Police (April 2022)
Shawn Davis is charged with the following:
- Criminal possession of a 2nd degree weapon
- Criminal possession of a 3rd degree weapon
- Drunk driving
- Speeding
Shay Pearson is charged with the following:
- Criminal possession of a 2nd degree weapon
- Criminal possession of a 3rd degree weapon
Davis and Pearson were brought to the Monroe County Jail for arraignment. They will respond to the charges in court at a later date.
[AUTHOR’S NOTE: This post is for informational purposes and is based largely on information received from the New York State Police. The reader is reminded that all suspects and arrested persons are innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law. At the time of this posting no additional information is available.]
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