First Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Nesconset man for Criminal Possession of a Firearm that occurred on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at 11:33 pm in Roosevelt.

According to detectives, officers observed a large group standing in the street blocking vehicular traffic in front of a Hillman Place residence. During the investigation, Peyton Richards, 18, of 5 Knolltop Drive was found to be in possession of black Polymer P80 Ghost Gun with a laser light attachment and a magazine containing 23 rounds of 9mm ammunition. Defendant Peyton Richards was also in possession of a second magazine containing 9 rounds of 9mm ammunition.   Defendant Peyton Richards was arrested without incident.

Defendant Peyton Richards is charged with Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd Degree and two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4^th degree.  He will be arraigned on Monday, June 24, 2024 at First District Court, Hempstead.

Details by: Det. Ruvolo/1^st Sqd                                                        6/24/24/0600/8688