Crime & Safety
2 people wanted in Rochester arrested near Syracuse on weapons charges
By 
Editor
Rochester, New York — According to New York State Police officials, on Wednesday two people wanted in the City of Rochester on warrants were arrested near Syracuse on weapons charges.
A state police investigator and a trooper were patrolling near Carrier Circle in Dewitt around 9:30 p.m. Tuesday, trying to reduce gun violence across New York, officials said.
According to police, they observed a white pickup truck with Arizona plates parked partially on the roadway.
Authorities say an interview with the occupants of the vehicle revealed two of the three people inside the vehicle were wanted in the City of Rochester on warrants, and none of the three possessed a valid driver’s license.
The following individuals were arrested as follows:
- Ricky G. Galvin, 22 of Rochester, charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (C felony), and criminal possession of a firearm (E felony).
- Ojahniqu N. Harris, 24 of Rochester, charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (C felony), and criminal possession of a firearm (E felony).
- Jahi Layman, 20 of Rochester, charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree (C felony), and criminal possession of a firearm (E felony), and criminal impersonation in the second degree (A misdemeanor).
All three were taken to the Onondaga County Justice Center for centralized arraignment.
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