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Man Found With Gun In Glove Compartment: Police

Caleek Killingbeck was taken into custody without incident, police say.

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A man was taken into custody after a gun was discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop, police say.
A man was taken into custody after a gun was discovered in his vehicle during a traffic stop, police say. (Nassau County Police Department)

CEDARHURST, NY — An Inwood man was taken into custody for criminal possession of a weapon.

It happened just before 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday in Cedarhurst, when officers on patrol spotted two men having a loud argument at Westminster Road and Rockaway Turnpike.

As one man attempted to leave, police activated their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle stop, detectives said.

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Officers noticed one man reaching toward the back seat and glove compartment. An investigation revealed there was a firearm in the glove compartment, police said.

Caleek Killingbeck, 21, was placed in custody without incident, detectives said.

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He was also charged with disorderly conduct and was scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday, according to police.

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