Teen Pulled Over On Rt. 18/Tices Lane Had Stolen Handgun

EAST BRUNSWICK, NJ — A 17-year-old stopped on Rt. 18 Monday night was found to be in possession of a handgun that had been reported stolen in Georgia, police said.

East Brunswick patrolman Matthew Kole pulled the car over at 10:56 p.m. Monday, July 2 after witnessing multiple motor vehicle violations in the area of Rt. 18 and Tices Lane, police said. Upon speaking with the driver, 17, who also did not have a license, Patrolman Kole said he detected the odor of marijuana coming from inside the car.

A search of the car found the teen to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun and a quantity of marijuana. Further investigation revealed the handgun had been reported stolen from Georgia. The teen male was from Franklin Twp.

The teen was charged with unlawful possession of a handgun, possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, possession of a firearm while committing a controlled dangerous offense, possession of a high -capacity magazine, possession of hollow point ammunition, possession of stolen property and possession of marijuana under 50 grams.

The juvenile was lodged at the Middlesex County Juvenile Detention Center.

The intersection of Rt. 18 and Tices Lane via Google Earth