Northampton Police arrest 2 men for illegal drugs, firearm
NORTHAMPTON, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) - Two men were arrested during Tuesday’s snowstorm after Northampton Police found several different types of illegal drugs as well as an unlicensed gun with ammunition in their car.
The Northampton Police Department was contacted by the DPW to check the car.
Upon arrival, officers saw two males in a running vehicle, who appeared to be sleeping. After several attempts to wake them, they finally woke up and both males reportedly appeared confused and disoriented.
While talking with the driver, officers observed narcotics in plain view. During a search of the car, several types of illegal drugs and an unlicensed gun with ammunition were seized.
The male driver from Staten Island, NY and the male passenger from Leverett are facing several drug-related charges. The driver is also facing gun-related charges
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