Defendant: James Bachman (DOB 04/17/50)

Jan. 27, 2020 -- Westchester County District Attorney Anthony A. Scarpino, Jr. announced James Bachman of New Rochelle was arraigned Friday (1/24) in New Rochelle City Court on drug and weapons charges.
He was arrested by New Rochelle Police and charged with the following:

• 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance in the Third Degree, a class B felony
• 6 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C violent felony

Bachman was remanded to Westchester County Jail.

Background
New Rochelle Police arrested James Bachman on Jan. 24, 2020, after an investigation into sales of narcotics in the area. On a warrant served for a New Rochelle location, the felony complaint alleges, police found cocaine and the materials to produce it. In addition, they seized five firearms including three revolvers and two semi-automatic pistols. Ammunition for all of the weapons was also recovered.

Bachman appeared in court on Jan. 27, 2020, for a conference and his next court date is scheduled for Feb. 5, 2020.

The Investigations Division Gang, Firearms and Narcotics Bureau is prosecuting the case.

 In compliance with the Rules of Professional Conduct, Rule 3.6, you are advised that a charge is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.

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