On Tuesday, Oct. 12, at approximately 9:26 p.m., Rotterdam police responded to a reported fight in progress call at the Mohawk Manor Apartments, on 325 Duanesburg Road. Police said according to callers there was a gun possibly displayed during the altercation. Callers also gave a description of a suspect and a vehicle involved with the incident, said police.
The vehicle left the scene prior to police arrival, but police spotted and stopped the suspected vehicle a short distance from the scene. After police interviewed the occupants a search of the vehicle was conducted. Police alleged finding a loaded .38 caliber revolver and a small amount of marijuana in the vehicle.
Rotterdam police arrested the driver, Ann M. Samuels, 23, of 1935 Golf Ave., Schenectady, for the felony charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree.
Rotterdam police also arrested the passenger, Nicholas F. Marx, 27, of 1016 Cutler St., Schenectady, for the felony charge of criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree and a violation charge of unlawful possession of marijuana.
Both suspects were arraigned in Rotterdam Town Court and remanded to the custody of the Schenectady County Jail.
Anyone who witnessed this incident or has further information is asked to contact the Rotterdam Police Department at 355-7331.`
