(Long Island, NY) The Homicide Squad reports an arrest for Criminal Possession of a Weapon on Friday, January 1, 2016 at 4:16 P.M. in Freeport.
According to detectives, Freeport Police Officers reviewing the results of a stationary plate reader discovered a stolen 2001 Tahoe had been in the area. They were able to locate the vehicle at Pennsylvania Avenue and Wilson Place being operated by Tremain Williams, 36, of Freeport.
Nassau County Police reports the arrest of Tremain Williams, 36, of Freeport for Criminal Possession of a Weapon on Friday, January 1 in Freeport. Photo Credit: NCPD.
He was placed under arrest and transported to Nassau County Police First Squad for processing. During the investigation a loaded M4 assault rifle was found in the vehicle. It was also discovered the vehicle was proceeds in a homicide investigation being conducted by the Norfolk Virginia Police Department.
Williams is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 3rd degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Vehicle and Fugitive from Justice. He was arraigned on Sunday, January 3, 2016 at First District Court in Hempstead.
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