Unlicensed Driver Arrested with Stolen Loaded Handgun in Rochester NY

On August 17, 2025, members of the New York State Police were assigned to a traffic detail on Clinton Avenue in the City of Rochester.

At approximately 10:00 p.m., Troopers stopped a gray Honda sedan for multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations. The driver and sole occupant, Kemuel Ovidio Garcia Alvarez, age 27, of Rochester, NY, was found to be unlicensed.

During an inventory of the vehicle, Troopers located a loaded Taurus 9mm handgun with a high-capacity magazine. An additional extended magazine was also recovered nearby. Further investigation revealed the firearm had been reported stolen.

Alvarez was transported to SP Rochester and processed without incident. He was charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd (C Felony)

• Three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D Felony)

• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th (Firearm) (E Felony)

• Aggravated Unlicensed Operation 1st (E Felony)

• Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law violations

Alvarez was remanded to the Monroe County Jail to await arraignment.

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