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‘Loaded’ and ‘unsecured’ gun found during Homer traffic stop

‘Loaded’ and ‘unsecured’ gun found during Homer traffic stop

The Cortland County Sheriff's Office arrested 2 people on felony weapons charges after a traffic stop in Homer. Photo: Saga Communications


HOMER, NY (607NewsNow) — A Cincinnatus man and a Cortland woman face several charges following a traffic stop in Homer.

The Cortland County Sheriff’s Office says 38-year-old Trevor Major was pulled over on Sunday, March 1 shortly before 9 p.m. at a gas station on S. West St. Major was driving on a suspended license and had a controlled substance, deputies said.

According to the report, a “loaded, unsecure handgun” was also found in the vehicle. Major and his passenger, 41-year-old Regina Fiaschetti, have both been charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the 2nd degree and criminal possession of a firearm, which are felonies.

Several other charges were filed:

Trevor Major

Endangering the Welfare of a Child (MISDEMEANOR)
Criminal Contempt 2nd Degree (MISDEMEANOR)
Fail Safely Store Rifle/Shotgun/Firearm 1st Degree (MISDEMEANOR)
Criminal Possession Controlled Subst. 7th Degree (MISDEMEANOR)
Agg. Unlicensed Oper. Motor Vehicle 3rd Degree (MISDEMEANOR)
Multiple Vehicle and Traffic Law Infractions

Regina Fiaschetti

Endangering the Welfare of a Child (MISDEMEANOR)
Fail Safely Store Rifle/Shotgun/Firearm 1st Degree (MISDEMEANOR)

Deputies say Major and Fiaschetti both had court dates in Homer on Tuesday, March 3.

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