Felony Drug And Gun Arrest In Mount Vernon

PRESS RELEASE

On November 19, 2024, the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit in Troop K arrested a New Rochelle man for felony drug and gun possession.

Shortly after 12:00 p.m., Troopers conducted a traffic stop on a 2015 BMW 328 Series on Union Avenue in the city of Mount Vernon for violations of the vehicle and traffic law. Investigation determined the operator, Desmond S. Carter, age 44, was operating the vehicle with a suspended license. Carter attempted to flee on foot while being interviewed but was taken into custody a short distance from the vehicle.

Further investigation found Carter was in illegal possession of approximately 60 grams of crack cocaine and a loaded Bryco Model 38 .380 handgun.

He was arrested for Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 3^rd degree with Intent to Sell, both class B felonies, Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2^nd degree, a class C felony, Criminal Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in the 2^nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7^th degree, Resisting Arrest and Obstruction of Governmental Administration, all class A misdemeanors.

Carter was arraigned before the city of Mount Vernon Court and remanded to the Westchester County Jail without bail.