The First Squad reports on the arrest of a Hempstead man for the Criminal Possession of a Weapon that occurred on Friday, July 22, 2022 at 11:30 PM in Uniondale.

According to Detectives, First Precinct Officers while on patrol did observe a 2006 grey Honda Odyssey near the intersection of Nassau Road and Avenue B, with no front head lights. Officers activated their emergency lights and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. During their investigation, a loaded handgun was discovered inside the vehicle and the driver, defendant Henry Canales, 22, of 148 Greenwich Street, was placed under arrest without incident.

Defendant Henry Canales is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm and multiple VTL infractions. He will be arraigned at 1^st District Court, located at 99 Main Street, Hempstead on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

Details by: Det. Cetto/1^st Squad                                          07/23/22/0800/9962