Crime & Safety

Loaded Gun Recovered On Traffic Stop: Police

Jeremy Miller faces counts of criminal possession of a weapon, police say.

Jeremy Miller was arrested after police found a loaded handgun in his vehicle, detectives said.
Jeremy Miller was arrested after police found a loaded handgun in his vehicle, detectives said. (Nassau County Police Department)

ROOSEVELT, NY — A Roosevelt man was arrested after a loaded handgun was found in his vehicle.

Jeremy Miller, 22, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal possession of a firearm, after being stopped by police at 2:15 a.m. in Roosevelt, detectives said.

Miller's 2017 Infiniti Q60 was observed driving past a stop sign when the gun was recovered. He was placed in custody without incident, police said.

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Miller was scheduled for arraignment on Wednesday in Hempstead, according to police.

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