Authorities on Monday arrested a 20-year-old Newark man on illegal weapons charges.
The man was found carrying an illegal firearm, authorities said. (file photo)NEWARK -- Authorities on Monday arrested a 20-year-old Newark man on illegal weapons charges, announced Essex County Sheriff Armando Fontoura.
Stephan Banks was taken into custody after officers observed him stuff what was later found to be an illegal 9-millimeter handgun into his waistband, Fontoura said.
Authorities also arrested a 16-year-old Newark teen who investigators found in possession of a small amount of marijuana, Fontoura said.
Banks now stands charged with the unlawful possession of a weapon, two counts of resisting arrest with physical force and resisting arrest. Following an arraignment, he was remanded into custody at the Essex County Correctional Facility on bail of $80,000.
The teen suspect, whose name was not disclosed due to his juvenile status, was charged with possession of a controlled dangerous substance and possession of alcohol while under age. He was released into the custody of a parent, Fontoura said. The charges against him will be heard in Family Court at a later date, Fontoura said.
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