Police seize stolen gun, fentanyl from Binghamton man
The Binghamton Police Department Detective Bureau announced the arrest of 51-year-old Willie Coaxum following a property check in the City of Binghamton.
On April 15, members of the Binghamton Police Department assigned to the Broome County Special Investigations Unit, Warrant Division, and K-9 Unit conducted a property check of 6 Fayette Street. The location is a known vacant property which has been the subject of several police calls.
Investigators interviewed Coaxum. During the interview, Coaxum was allegedly found to be in possession of suspected fentanyl. Investigators also say Coaxum attempted to conceal a loaded 9mm handgun. Investigators seized the handgun and narcotics. According to police, the handgun was reported stolen out of South Carolina.
Coaxum is facing the following charges:
Criminal Trespass in the First Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree
Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree
Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the Fourth Degree
Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Seventh Degree
Obstructing Governmental Administration in the Second Degree
Coaxum was arraigned and remanded to the Broome County Jail.
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