Cops: Men Had Loaded Gun in Car on Southern State Parkway

Two men face charges after they were pulled over on the Southern State Parkway with a gun in the car, according to New York State Police.

Troopers said they stopped a car at 1:39 a.m. Saturday for driving at 81 MPH in a 55 MPH zone near Exit 26 in North Bellmore. While speaking with driver Paul Larue, 32, of Hempstead, troopers said they smelled marijuana. They searched the car and found a loaded handgun, officers said.

Larue and his passenger, Chris Maddox, 31, of Hempstead, were charged with third-degree possession of a weapon. They were held for arraignment at First District Court in Hempstead.

Photo: Paul Larue|Chris Maddox. Credit: NYS Police

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