Sheriff Brian Hess announces the arrest of Peter Pacheco, age 22, of Yonkers, NY and Kaiya Wimbush, age 24, of Albany, NY for weapons offenses following a traffic stop in the Town of Putnam Valley.
On May 10, 2026, at approximately 3:05 a.m., a Putnam County Sheriff’s Deputy conducted a traffic stop on the southbound Taconic State Parkway for multiple vehicle and traffic violations. During the investigation and subsequent vehicle search, deputies located a loaded 9mm handgun, a loaded high-capacity magazine, and stolen Connecticut license plates.
Both subjects were taken into custody and transported to the Putnam County Correctional Facility for processing.
The individuals were charged with:
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd Degree (Loaded Firearm) – Class C Felony
- Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd Degree (Ammunition Feeding Device) – Class D Felony
- Criminal Possession of a Firearm – Class E Felony
- Criminal Possession of Stolen Property in the 5th Degree – Class A Misdemeanor
Peter Pacheco was additionally issued multiple uniform traffic tickets related to the stop.
The Putnam County District Attorney’s Office recommended bail in the amount of $5,000 cash or $10,000 bond. Following arraignment in the Town of Putnam Valley Court, both defendants were released on their own recognizance.
