New Jersey man arrested in Inwood for loaded gun

A car stop by Nassau County police yielded the arrest of a New Jersey man for having a loaded gun in Inwood on Aug. 30.

Police said they saw a black 2009 Nissan Maxima traveling east on Burnside Avenue near Wahl Avenue at 9:38 p.m. According to the officers, Joshua C. Figueroa appeared nervous and trying to avert drawing attention to him, but admitted he did not have a valid driver’s license.

Figueroa, 25, of New York 1st, Union City, admitted to having a loaded firearm during the subsequent investigation that took place outside the car. A black and silver Guardian .32 caliber handgun was found in his pants pocket.

He is charged with criminal possession of a firearm and multiple vehicle and traffic violations. Figueroa was arraigned in First District Court in Hempstead on Aug. 31. As of press time, no further information was available.