State Police arrest a Rochester resident for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, and Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree.

Approximately 1:44pm on November 21, 2022, the State Police in Rochester attempted a traffic stop on a 2011 Honda Accord for a traffic violation.  The vehicle initially refused to stop, but ultimately stopped on Avenue E.

A passenger in the vehicle identified as, Jiahmere Mitchell, age 21, of Rochester was found to be in possession of a loaded 9mm handgun.

Mitchell was charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd degree, and Obstructing Governmental Administration.  He was remanded to the Monroe County Jail for arraignment on November 22, 2022.

The driver, Trevion Miller, age 22, of Rochester, was arrested for Obstructing Governmental Administration and was issued an appearance ticket.