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Traffic stop for loud exhaust leads to weapons arrest

By: WUTR Staff

Updated: March 12, 2012

A Frankfort man is facing a weapons charge after a traffic stop for a loud exhaust.

31-year-old Robert Dixon was arrested by New York State Police after he was stopped for an equipment violation on the Thruway.

According to reports, officials found a set of brass knuckles that contained a knife blade. Dixon is charged with criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree.

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