Nassau Authorities Bust Man with Illegal Firearm During Traffic Stop

The Fifth Squad reports the arrest of a Springfield Gardens man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon that occurred on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at 10:58 pm in Elmont.

According to Detectives, Bureau of Special Operations (BSO) Officers were on Crime Prevention Enforcement in the Elmont area where they observed a Cadillac CTS traveling southbound on Elmont Road violating the Vehicle and Traffic Law. Officers activated their emergency lights to initiate a traffic stop at the intersection of Elmont Road and Belmont Avenue.

During the investigation a black Smith and Wesson .40 caliber firearm was recovered. The defendant Teandre Johnson, 21, of 22908 145th Avenue was placed into police custody without incident.

Defendant Teandre Johnson is charged with two counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm and multiple VTL violations. He was arraigned on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.