By: Tracie Carter
Paterson police reportedly took a man into custody early Sunday morning after a police drone spotted him carrying a firearm near a vehicle that had crashed into a fence.
According to preliminary reports, the incident unfolded around 3:09 a.m. on Angela Lane, where a Paterson Police Department drone observed a vehicle against a fence and a man exiting with what appeared to be a handgun.
Patrol officers responded to the location and reportedly detained the individual, recovering a handgun during the investigation.
Authorities have not immediately released the man’s identity or confirmed whether charges have been filed.
The circumstances surrounding the vehicle crash and firearm recovery remain under investigation.