EAST ELMHURST, NY – In a serious breach of public safety, Hollis resident Judd Sanson, 27, has been indicted on a slew of charges including weapon possession and impersonating a police officer. Queens District Attorney Melinda Katz reported that the alarming discoveries were made following a traffic stop in the vicinity of LaGuardia Airport, a sensitive area due to its importance as a transportation hub.
The traffic stop on June 12, which began over a concealed license plate, led to the unveiling of a loaded Glock pistol, numerous magazines teeming with ammunition, police batons inscribed with threatening language, and unauthorized possession of official NYPD and MTA uniforms. Sanson faces a 20-count indictment with charges ranging from criminal possession of a weapon and unlawful possession of ammunition, to the misuse of police attire, and could face a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment.
The sheer volume and nature of the items recovered, including 127 rounds of ammunition and nine loaded magazines, suggested a significant threat level, prompting escalated legal actions. District Attorney Katz underscored the severity of Sanson’s actions, citing the critical need to maintain the security of the borough, particularly its airports.
Source: Shore News Network
