A Pennsylvania man has been charged with felony firearm possession after Ithaca police recovered a handgun during a welfare check earlier this month.
According to the Ithaca Police Department, officers responded to the 200 block of Cherry Street at approximately 12:12 a.m. on June 14 for a reported welfare check. Police said officers investigated the complaint and determined there were no safety concerns involving the individuals at the scene.
During the investigation, however, officers located and recovered a Taurus handgun from a vehicle being operated by 25-year-old Garrett Westbrook of New Albany, Pennsylvania. The firearm was seized as evidence while the investigation continued.
On Wednesday, at approximately 10:50 a.m., Westbrook was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a Class E felony.
Westbrook was arraigned in Ithaca City Court before Judge Peacock and was released on an appearance ticket.
