Passenger Arrested After Found With Illegal Gun In Possession: Police

INWOOD, NY — A pair of men were arrested on Tuesday night in Inwood.

Officers observed a 2002 Mercedez Benz with a defective brake light near the intersection of Bayview Avenue and Gates Avenue.

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During an investigation it was revealed that the passenger, Elvis Montenegro, 44, of Far Rockaway, was in possession illegally of a firearm. He was placed into custody without incident, detectives said.

Additionally, officers recovered a white powdery substance, believed to be crack cocaine, and a white powdery substance, believed to be MDMA, from the vehicle, police said.

The driver, Harold De Los Rios, 38, of Cedarhurst, was also placed under arrest. He was charged with a count of criminal possession of a controlled substance, police said.

Montenegro faces second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and was scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday. De Los Rios has been issued an appearance ticket to return to court on May 25.