Police say that while they were on patrol they spotted a car with a gun pointed out of the window and in the direction of a pedestrian.
Syracuse Police say they saw the gun coming from the window at approximately 5:21pm on Monday, December 27, 2021.
The officers identified the vehicle as a Chevrolet Trailblazer that was located near the 200 block of Barrett Street in Syracuse.
According to a written release police officers attempted to pull the vehicle over, but the driver allegedly refused, and then led police on a chase. The chase ended on the 800 block of South State Street.
200 Block of Barrett Street to the 800 Block of South State Street in Syracuse, New York Map Credit: Google Maps
Police found six people inside the vehicle, including the driver. They were removed and detained while the car was searched.
Police say that they found “5+ bricks of heroin and a loaded, Glock 9mm handgun.”
Of the six occupants four are minors and will not be identified. All six are facing felony drug and weapon charges.
The two adults arrested were a 23-year-old man, Jose Plaza, and a 20-year-old woman, Jonah Seymour.
Glock 9mm Handgun Photo Credit: Syracuse Police December 2021
One 17-year-old male and one 16-year-old female were taken to the Hillbrook Juvenile Detention Center. Two other 17-year-old females were released on appearance tickets to a guardian.
No injuries were reported.
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