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Early Monday morning, Trooper Donald Henry of the State Police Barracks in Newbury was on patrol of Route 110 in Salisbury, when he signaled a Nissan Altima to stop for motor vehicle violations. The vehicle did not immediately stop, but continued on, eventually pulling into a parking lot of a local gym.
As a result of an investigation, Trooper Henry found the driver to be in possession of a loaded CM9 KAHR firearm with a defaced serial number, multiple bags of marijuana, totaling 202 grams, and five 8mg doses of Suboxone, which is a controlled Class B substance, a double edge knife with a 6-inch blade and a long-handled club. The driver is not licensed to carry a firearm or ammunition.
The man was placed under arrest and transported to the State Police Newbury Barracks for booking. He was charged with multiple offenses, including ; Possession of a firearm without FID card, Receiving firearm with defaced number, Possession of class B drug.
