Loaded Handgun Found During East Hampton Traffic Stop: Police

EAST HAMPTON, NY — A man was arrested after he was found in possession of a loaded handgun in East Hampton early Friday, police said.

According to East Hampton Town police, the incident took place on Main Street at about 4:08 a.m.; police said they initiated a traffic stop on a 2011 Cadillac CTS 4 after observing multiple vehicle and traffic violations. The rear passenger was found to be in possession of a Taurus PT24/7 pro .45 caliber handgun, police said.

Kevin T. Weiss, 24, of East Hampton, was arrested and charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, loaded firearm; third-degree criminal possession of a weapon; and first-degree unlawful dealing with a child: alcohol, police said.

He was slated for arraignment Saturday at East Hampton Justice Court, police said.

Anyone with information about the incident is asked to call the East Hampton Town Police Department's detective division at 631-537-7575. All calls will be kept confidential.