Rochester resident arrested by State Police for weapons charges after pursuit.

On November 26, 2022, at approximately 4:45 p.m., the State Police in Rochester attempted to stop a motorist for a traffic violation on Genesee Street in Rochester, when the operator failed to stop, and a pursuit was initiated.  The operator of the fleeing vehicle eventually crashed into a front porch of a residence on South Plymouth Avenue.

Troopers located 2 loaded handguns in the vehicle and subsequently arrested the operator identified as Tyree Washington, age 40, from Rochester, NY.

Washington was charged with 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, ( for the extended magazine), 1 count of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, ( previous conviction), Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2nd Degree, Resisting Arrest, and Unlawful Fleeing.

Washington was remanded to the Monroe County Jail for arraignment on November 28, 2022.