Darryl Young was approached by officers after police say Young and two others dispersed after noticing law enforcement.
TRENTON -- A Trenton man was arrested and charged with weapon offenses after police say he was found with a handgun at the Prospect Village apartment complex on Monday afternoon, police said.
Darryl Young is charged with weapon possession. Police photo Darryl Young, 24, was walking with two other individuals when the group scattered at the sight of officers, police spokesman Lt. Stephen Varn said.
Young changed direction with one of the individuals when officers approached him, Varn said. Young then allegedly tried to shield himself from police by hiding behind the second man while grabbing at his rear pocket.
After further investigation, officers found Young with a loaded handgun and arrested him, Varn said.
Young is charged with weapons offenses and receiving stolen property.
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