June 12, 2024
TRENTON, NJ (MERCER)–Police say that on Monday, June 10, 2024, Trenton Police Department detectives assigned to the Crime Suppression Unit were on Turpin Street while patrolling the area. Detectives observed Joseph Moore with an assault firearm (rifle), which had an attached high-capacity drum magazine, slung over his shoulder. The high-capacity magazine can hold approximately 50 rounds of ammunition. Detectives placed Moore under arrest without incident, locating a live hollow point round in the chamber and more ammunition in the attached magazine. As the detectives were on scene with Moore, Trenton Communications reported they had received several calls for shots fired in the area. Two spent shell casings were recovered. No persons were injured and no property was struck during this incident.
Moore was charged with the following offenses.
Unlawful Possession of a Weapon (Assault Firearm)Unlawful Possession of High Capacity MagazineUnlawful Possession of Hollow Point AmmunitionCertain Person Not to Have WeaponsDischarge of Ammunition Restricted
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