An Ithaca man was allegedly found to be in possession of a stolen AR-15-style rifle during a traffic stop in Seneca County.
The arrest of 27-year-old Mujahidden Bin-Yamin stemmed from a traffic stop in the town of Fayette. Upon further roadside investigation by the Seneca County Sheriff’s Office, Bin-Yamin was allegedly found to be driving with a suspended license. In addition to the stolen rifle, police say they also found a loaded high-capacity 30-round magazine.
Bin-Yamin was charged with aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, criminal possession of a firearm, weapon, and stolen property. Bin-Yamin was taken to the Seneca County Jail to await CAP Court.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.
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