Two Brooklyn residents arrested on weapons charges after pursuit in Tarrytown

Two Brooklyn residents were taken into custody Nov. 6 after a high-speed pursuit on Interstate 87 led police to uncover illegal firearms, a stolen license plate and forged documents. The incident began around 7:35 p.m., when State Police troopers at the Tarrytown barracks observed a 2021 Nissan Sentra traveling northbound near exit 7 in the village of Ardsley, allegedly violating multiple traffic laws.

Troopers attempted to stop the vehicle, but the driver, said to be 26-year-old Selena Lasco, refused to comply, leading to officers on a pursuit that lasted several kilometers before being dismissed. The vehicle was located a short time later by the Orangetown Police Department on Route 59 in Nyack. Lasco and his passenger, 23-year-old Javed Duncan, were later taken into custody. Duncan allegedly tried to escape on foot but was quickly caught.

During the investigation, officers found two illegal firearms, a stolen license plate and a counterfeit device. Lasco and Duncan are currently facing a number of charges related to weapons possession, forgery and resisting arrest.

Lasco’s accusations include:

• Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 5th Degree
• Possession of a Fake Vehicle 2nd Degree (D crime)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon 2nd Degree (C felony)
• Illegal Fleeing of a Police Officer by Motor Vehicle, 3rd Degree
• Resisting Arrest and Obstructing State Administration 2nd Degree
• Multiple vehicle and traffic law violations

Duncan additionally faces similar charges, including 3rd Degree Criminal Possession of a Weapon (D felony), False Impersonation, and 2nd Degree Criminal Impersonation.

Both men are scheduled to appear in court at a later date.

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