Pair Found With Loaded Stolen Gun on Taconic, Police Say

A couple was arrested on the Taconic in the Hudson Valley for allegedly possessing a loaded stolen gun.

On Monday, New York State Police announced the arrests of 29-year-old Charece Y. Boatwright of Pittsfield, M.A. and Anthony C. Jackson, 25, of the Bronx for criminal possession of a weapon, criminal possession of a firearm and criminal possession of stolen property, all felonies. Jackson was additionally charged with a violation for possession of marijuana.

On June 14, troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2000 Ford Taurus on the Taconic State Parkway in the town of East Fishkill.

Police later found a loaded revolver which was reported stolen from Vermont and a small amount of marijuana, police say.

Boatwright and Jackson were arraigned before the Town of East Fishkill Court. Both were remanded to the Dutchess County Jail in lieu of $25,000 cash bail or $50,000 bond.

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