First Squad Detectives report the arrest of a Freeport man for Criminal Possession of a Weapon that occurred on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 2:25 a.m. in Freeport.

According to Detectives, officers while on routine patrol, observed the defendant Roberto Roldan, 46, of 60 South Bay Avenue operating a gray 2013 Chevrolet Impala, southbound on Nassau Road in Roosevelt. A vehicle and traffic law investigation was conducted at North Main Street and Davis Street when the defendant pulled his vehicle over. During the investigation officers smelled a strong odor of marijuana and defendant was found to have a suspended license. The defendant was placed under arrest and a subsequent search was conducted of his vehicle. During the vehicle search officers discovered a loaded semi-automatic handgun, located under the front passenger seat. A green leafy substance believed to be marijuana was also recovered inside the vehicle cup holder.

Roberto Roldan has been charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2^nd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3^rd Degree, Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4^th Degree, Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 2^nd Degree, Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, and three vehicle and traffic law infractions. He will be arraigned on Sunday, July 14 at First District Court, 99 Main Street Hempstead.

Details By: Det. O’Toole/1^st Sqd 07/13/19