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Police: 14-year-old found with stolen handgun, 266 glassines of heroin

Police say a 14-year old boy was arrested in Paterson with a stolen handgun and 266 glassines of heroin.

News 12 Staff

Jun 16, 2022, 11:07 AM

Updated 909 days ago

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Police say a 14-year old boy was arrested in Paterson with a stolen handgun and 266 glassines of heroin.
According to police, they saw the boy with a 9-millimeter handgun Tuesday in his waistband on the street after investigating an area in the city at the intersection of Governor Street and Carroll Street known to be a hotspot for drugs and violence.
Police say it was revealed he was in possession of a silver handgun that had been reported stolen out of Virginia.
He was also found to be in possession of 266 glassines of heroin. He faces drug and firearm charges.