The New York State Police in Bath have arrested Stephanie N. Short, 36, of Corning, on multiple charges, including felony counts of transporting a firearm and tampering with physical evidence. The charges stem from a June 2024 traffic stop in the village of Savona.
According to authorities, Short was operating a 2006 Toyota 4Runner during the June 23 traffic stop, with passenger Jeramiah P. Mendez, 35, of Naples, NY. Police discovered that Mendez had outstanding warrants, prompting a search of the vehicle. The search uncovered a handgun, live ammunition, and a bag of gun parts.
Short faces charges of Transport of a Firearm (D felony), Tampering with Physical Evidence: Conceal/Destroy (E felony), Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E felony), and Aggravated Unlicensed Operation of a Motor Vehicle 3rd (A misdemeanor).
Mendez was also arrested during the incident and charged with Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (D felony) and Criminal Possession of a Firearm (E felony).
Both individuals are scheduled to appear in Steuben County Court, where the case will proceed.
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