On April 28, 2025, Troopers out of SP Collins arrested Richard J. Gardner, 22 of Dunkirk, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd degree (C Felony), Driving While Intoxicated and multiple Vehicle and Traffic infractions.
On April 28, 2025, at 3:55 A.M., Troopers out of SP Collins observed a 2022 Chevrolet Colorado traveling southwest on Erie Road in Irving, NY. Troopers stopped the Colorado for traffic infractions. Troopers detected the odor of alcoholic beverage coming from the driver’s compartment while speaking to the operator, Gardner. While speaking with Gardner, Troopers identified an AR15 style rifle in plain view in the vehicle. Troopers administered SFST’s in which Gardner failed. The rifle was confiscated due to being non-Safe Act compliant. Gardner was transferred to SP Collins and processed.
Gardner was arraigned at the town of Collins Court and remanded to the Erie County Holding Center on 5K cash/bond.
