East Fishkill man arrested for illegal possession of AK-47

EAST FISHKILL – State Police arrested an East Fishkill man on Tuesday on a felony charge of criminal possession of a weapon.

Troopers pulled over Essam Saleh, 29, on the Taconic State Parkway in East Fishkill at 2:10 p.m. for several vehicle and traffic violations.

Investigation determined Saleh was in illegal possession of a Palmetto State Armory PSAK-47 rifle.

He was issued an appearance ticket returnable to East Fishkill Town Court.

Hank Gross

Hank Gross is the founder of Mid-Hudson News and a veteran journalist with over five decades of experience covering the Hudson Valley. A graduate of SUNY Oneonta, where he began his career in broadcasting, Hank has worked across radio, TV, and print media since 1970. His work has earned him numerous accolades, including an Associated Press “Best Newscast” award and recognition as a “Pillar of the Community” by the Greater Hudson Valley Family Health Center. He lives in Middletown with his wife, Virginia.