On Wednesday March 2nd, 2022, at about 10:00 pm, New Rochelle Detectives stopped a vehicle on Beechwood Avenue for a Vehicle and Traffic Law offense. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Shawn Gilchrest, 21 years of age, of New Rochelle. During the traffic stop, Gilchrest fled in the vehicle and a pursuit was quickly terminated. On Thursday March 3rd, 2022, Westchester County Probation conducted a check on Gilchrest and found him to be in possession of a loaded 30 round extended magazine loaded with 9mm ammunition as well as parts for a ghost gun.
ARRESTED:
Shawn Gilchrest, 21 years of age, of New Rochelle.
CHARGES:
- Penal Law 265.02 Criminal Possession of Weapon 3rd degree – D Felony
- Penal Law 265.37 Unlawful Possession of Certain Feeding Devices – A misdemeanor
- Penal Law 120.20 Reckless Endangerment 2nd degree – A Misdemeanor
- Penal Law 270.25 Unlawful Fleeing a Police Officer 3rd degree – A misdemeanor
- Penal Law 195.05 Obstruction of Governmental Administration 2nd Degree – A misdemeanor
- Vehicle and Traffic Law 1212 Reckless Driving