On May 6, 2025, State Police in Tarrytown -- Troop T conducted a routine traffic stop on Interstate 87 northbound in the Town of Clarkstown that led to the arrest of a motorcyclist illegally in possession of a loaded handgun and suspected narcotics.
While on patrol during a scheduled shift, a Trooper observed two motorcycles violating Vehicle and Traffic Law, including following too closely and failing to signal a lane change. The stop occurred near mile marker 22.8, in the area of Exit 14.
One of the motorcycle operators was identified as Stephen Flynn, who was operating a 2016 Harley-Davidson motorcycle without a valid Class M license or permit. During a subsequent impound of the motorcycle, Troopers discovered a loaded Glock 43 9mm pistol, which included one round chambered and two fully loaded magazines, inside a bag attached to the handlebars. Flynn does not possess a New York State pistol permit.
Flynn was taken into custody without incident. A search revealed a red metal snorting device containing a small quantity of suspected cocaine. He was transported to State Police Tarrytown for processing.
Stephen D. Flynn, age 30 from Utica, NY, was charged with the following:
Criminal Possession of a Firearm, class “E” felony
Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree, class "C" felony
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th degree, class “A” misdemeanor
Following too closely, a violation
Unlicensed Operation, a violation
Operating a motor vehicle without an inspection, a violation
Failure to signal a lane change, a violation
Flynn was arraigned in Ramapo Town Court and remanded to the Rockland County Jail on $25,000 cash bail, $50,000 bond, or $75,000 partially secured bond. He is scheduled to appear in Clarkstown Court on May 7, 2025, at 1:30 p.m.
