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Duo Charged With Driving Stolen Car, Illegally Possessing Gun In New Rochelle: Police

Two women are charged with driving a stolen vehicle and illegally possessing a gun in Westchester County, police said. 

The women were found by police in New Rochelle at a gas station located at 819 Main St. (Route 1).

The women were found by police in New Rochelle at a gas station located at 819 Main St. (Route 1).

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On Saturday, Dec. 3, around 2 p.m., police in New Rochelle were told that a stolen vehicle had entered the city in the area of Main Street (Route 1) and Interstate 95. After searching there, police then located the vehicle at a gas station at 819 Main St., according to New Rochelle Police. 

Police found two women in the vehicle, who were both arrested after a brief investigation, authorities said. 

An unlicensed 9mm handgun owned by one of the women was also found, according to police. 

The two women are identified as 26-year-old Zena Johnson of Dale City, Virginia, and 22-year-old Sharney Stewart of Woodbridge, Virginia, police said. 

Authorities said both were charged with the following: 

  • Fourth-degree criminal possession of stolen property - motor vehicle;
  • Third-degree criminal possession of stolen property - value over $3,000.

Additionally, Johnson was charged with: 

  • Second-degree criminal possession of a weapon - loaded firearm;
  • Third-degree criminal possession of a weapon - Ammo feeding device. 

Both women were taken into custody without incident, according to police. 

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