Binghamton Men Charged After Loaded Gun, Drugs Found by Police
Two people were arrested following a downtown traffic stop initiated by Binghamton police community response team officers.
Police detected an odor of marijuana after the vehicle was stopped Wednesday near Chenango and Lewis streets.
A passenger, 18-year-old Savion Harris of Binghamton, was wanted on an arrest warrant.
Officers discovered a loaded 9mm handgun under the driver's seat of the vehicle. They also found marijuana and narcotic pills.
Harris was charged on a bench warrant for harassment. He also was charged with criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful marijuana possession.
The driver, 20-year-old Kamren Holley of Binghamton, was charged with being an unlicensed operator. He also was charged with criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful marijuana possession.
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