TARRYTOWN — A routine traffic stop on Interstate 87 led to multiple felony charges for a motorcyclist found with a loaded handgun and suspected cocaine, State Police announced Tuesday.
While on patrol May 6, a Trooper from Troop T observed two motorcycles violating traffic laws, including following too closely and failing to signal lane changes near mile marker 22.8 in the Town of Clarkstown.
One operator, identified as Stephen Flynn, 30, of Utica, was operating a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle without a valid Class M license or permit.
During an impound of the motorcycle, Troopers discovered a loaded Glock 43 9mm pistol with one round chambered and two fully loaded magazines inside a bag attached to the handlebars.
Flynn does not possess a New York State pistol permit, according to police.
A search of Flynn also revealed a red metal snorting device containing a small quantity of suspected cocaine.
Flynn was charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a class E felony; Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, a class C felony; and Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, a class A misdemeanor.
He also faces violations for following too closely, unlicensed operation, operating a motor vehicle without inspection, and failure to signal a lane change.
Following arraignment in Ramapo Town Court, Flynn was remanded to the Rockland County Jail on $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $75,000 partially secured bond.
He is scheduled to appear in Clarkstown Court on May 7 at 1:30 p.m.
