The First Squad reports the arrest of a Hempstead man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon that occurred on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at 12:15 a.m. in Uniondale.
According to Detectives, Officers observed an electric scooter traveling eastbound on Argyle Avenue near the intersection of Nassau Road with no lights. Officers activated their emergency lights and sirens and conducted a Vehicle and Traffic Law stop. During the investigation, Officers attempted to place the subject into custody when he became violent and combative while resisting arrest. The defendant, Selvin Watts, 42, of 142 Brown Avenue was placed into custody and a loaded Smith and Wesson 9MM Caliber handgun was recovered.
Defendant Watts is charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Resisting Arrest and multiple Vehicle Traffic Law infractions. He will be arraigned on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at First District Court, 99 Main Street, Hempstead.