2 Poughkeepsie Residents Arrested For Weapon Possession

POUGHKEEPSIE, NY — Two people were arrested and charged with weapon possession after State Police conducted a welfare check.

Around 1:30 a.m. April 12, police found a car stopped on the shoulder of Dutchess Turnpike with its hazards lights illuminated.

The occupants of the vehicle were Jada E. Christiani, 21, and Christian Parker, 22, both of Poughkeepsie.

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While interviewing them, Troopers detected the odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle.

Police also found a Armscor revolver for which neither person had a permit.

They were both charged with fourth-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a misdemeanor.

Christiani and Parker were issued appearance tickets to appear in the Town of Poughkeepsie Court April 19.

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