A Clifton man was charged with unlawful possession of a weapon after he was stopped for speeding on Route 1 Feb. 28, according to the West Windsor Police Department.
During the motor vehicle stop, the man was allegedly found to be in possession of a Walther 9-mm semi-automatic handgun, police said. The gun contained eight bullets.
The handgun, which was not in a holster, was found in a storage pocket on the driver’s door, police said. It was within easy reach of the driver. The man also did not have a permit to carry a handgun.
He was processed and released.