WATERTOWN, New York (WWNY) – Three people with criminal histories were arrested Thursday night after Watertown police found drugs, a semi-automatic handgun, a high-capacity magazine and a baby in their vehicle.<\/p>\n
Officers pulled over a vehicle in the State Street Burger King parking lot after the driver failed to use a turn signal.<\/p>\n
What police found<\/p>\n
During the stop, police said they found a Jimenez Arms JA-380 semi-automatic pistol hidden under the driver\u2019s seat. The gun had been defaced to prevent it from being traced, police said.<\/p>\n
Police also said they discovered a 30-round .223\/5.56mm ammunition feeding device, described as a high-capacity rifle magazine.<\/p>\n
The passengers<\/p>\n
One passenger, John Forney, 35, of Antwerp, was in the backseat with a 2-month-old infant. Police said Forney allegedly possessed cocaine, methamphetamine, suboxone strips, digital scales and nearly $300 in cash. Police said they struggled with Forney to remove him from the vehicle.<\/p>\n
A second passenger, Ryan Dickson, 36, of Antwerp, allegedly had fentanyl on him, police said.<\/p>\n
The driver<\/p>\n
Police said the driver, Bethany Dickson, 42, of Antwerp, was operating the vehicle without a license.<\/p>\n
Charges and arraignment<\/p>\n
All three suspects were charged with felony counts of criminal possession of a weapon. Ryan Dickson and Forney were additionally charged with drug possession counts.<\/p>\n
Forney also faces charges of child endangerment, resisting arrest, obstructing governmental administration and criminal use of drug paraphernalia.<\/p>\n
All three were arraigned on the charges. Forney and Ryan Dickson are being held without bail in the Jefferson County jail. Bethany Dickson was released.<\/p>\n
Police said they did not have information on what became of the infant who was in the vehicle.<\/p>\n
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