State Police arrested two Newburgh residents for illegally possessing firearms following a traffic stop

On July 29, 2022, at approximately 11:00 p.m., troopers stopped a 2014 Mercedes-Benz on Lander Street in the city of Newburgh for a vehicle and traffic law violation. Upon approaching the vehicle, two passengers attempted to flee the scene. All occupants of the vehicle were immediately detained. A search of the vehicle yielded a .357 Magnum Revolver and a .380 semi-automatic pistol.

Nelson Coronado, age 18, and a juvenile, both from the city of Newburgh were charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, a felony. Both suspects were arraigned in the City of Newburgh Court. Coronado was remanded to Orange County Jail in lieu of bail, the juvenile was released on his own recognizance. The operator of the vehicle was issued four tickets.