Man found with bulletproof vest and weapons arrested in New York

A man carrying weapons, body armor and suspicious writing was arrested June 12 during a traffic stop in Queens, New York.

According to NBC News, the man was arrested and taken into custody around 4:30 a.m., and an investigation was launched into whether he had emotional problems and why he was heavily armed.

Authorities did not know where he was going or what his intentions were, including whether he was participating in a terrorist act.

Authorities found a gun, knives, as well as other weapons and bulletproof vests. He was also apprehended with writings, one of which read: “You will learn today. »

The New York Police Department is investigating.

CNN reported that the man was named Judd Sanson, a 27-year-old Queens resident. Sanson was arrested after police noticed the license

The license plate of a black Ford Explorer was blackened. NYPD Chief of Department Jeffrey B. Maddrey told reporters that officers discovered a large cache of weapons, handcuffs, NYPD uniform items and a city carrier vest. New York.

Sanson faces charges of criminal possession of a loaded firearm, criminal possession of a loaded firearm, unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device and obscured license plate.

“We are going to be very thorough in this investigation,” Maddrey said at a news conference. “The detective bureau will investigate with our intelligence unit to see what else we can learn about this arrest.”

Based on what authorities found in the vehicle, investigators from the NYPD Intelligence Division and the Joint Terrorism Task Force were called in.

According to CNN, his lawyer pleaded not guilty and Sanson was taken into custody. His next hearing is set for Monday, June 17.

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