I-390 Traffic Violation Ends with Meth and Illegal Pistol Seizure

 

LIVINGSTON COUNTY — After being pulled over for an alleged traffic violation, a Pennsylvania man was allegedly discovered driving on a suspended license, in possession of methamphetamine, and a loaded pistol.

According to a press release from Livingston County Sheriff Thomas Dougherty,  Brett S. Webster, 26, from Wellsboro, PA. was charged with Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle the 3rd Degree, felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 

Sheriff Dougherty states that Deputy Shawn Whitford pulled over Webster and during the roadside investigation detected an odor of pot. Whitford then searched the vehicle and discovered the .380 Pistol and drugs.

 

As the Deputy continued to investigate, he found that Webster was also in possession of a loaded .380 caliber pistol. Webster did not have a permit to carry the pistol in NYS. 

These findings led to additional charges against Webster of felony Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree, 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the 7th Degree, and Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. 

Webster was remanded in the Town of Avon Court before Judge Torregiano where he was remanded to the custody of the Sheriff on the recommended bail of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond.