Traffic Stop Stunner-Barton Man Charged With Weapon Possession

New York State Police say a traffic stop in the Village of Candor for an equipment violation has resulted in a charge of criminal possession of a weapon in addition to traffic tickets for the driver.

Troopers say they found 30-year-old Frederick Neal Junior of Barton had an illegal stun gun when they stopped his vehicle March 19 pm State Route 96.

His passenger, 37-year-old Richard Godfrey of Owego, was found to be in possession of marijuana and a smoking device and was ticketed.

Both men were ordered to appear in Village of Candor Court in April.