Elmont man arrested for alleged criminal possession of a weapon

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An Elmont man was arrested for alleged criminal possession of a weapon on Aug. 19 at 11:47 p.m. in Elmont, Nassau police said.

Bureau of Special Operations officers saw a 2008 red Nissan Altima driving west on Hempstead Turnpike weaving in and out of traffic, according to police. Officers turned on their emergency lights and conducted a vehicle and traffic law stop at the corner of Hempstead Turnpike and Heathcote Road.

During the stop, police said a black .357 Magnum revolver was recovered form inside the vehicle. Dominick J. Fievre, 27, of 247 Jacob Street was arrested without incident.

Fievre was charged with alleged criminal possession of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations. He was arraigned Aug. 20 in Hempstead District Court.