Man Arrested on Weapon Charge in Trenton

Suspect discarded loaded handgun while fleeing police on bicycle

Apr. 13, 2026 at 6:22pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a loaded handgun magazine, the metal and ammunition visible in stark detail against a pitch-black background, conceptually representing the recovery of an illegal firearm by law enforcement.A recent arrest for illegal firearm possession highlights the ongoing challenges Trenton faces in removing guns from the streets.Trenton Today

A 32-year-old man has been arrested in Trenton, New Jersey after police say he discarded a loaded handgun while fleeing on a bicycle. Markese McClain faces multiple charges including unlawful possession of a weapon and possession of a controlled substance.

Why it matters

Illegal firearms and drug possession are ongoing public safety concerns in Trenton, with the city experiencing higher-than-average rates of violent crime. This arrest highlights the work of local law enforcement to get illegal weapons off the streets and address the intersection of drugs and violence.

The details

According to police, officers were patrolling the area of Pearl and Hudson Streets when they observed McClain on a bicycle. When McClain saw the officers, he immediately fled, and they saw him remove a handgun from his waistband and throw it over a fence. Officers were able to apprehend McClain and retrieve the loaded .38 caliber handgun. A search also found McClain was in possession of Naloxone without a prescription, and he had an outstanding warrant for simple assault.

  • The incident occurred on April 8, 2026 around 6:38 p.m.
  • McClain was arrested at the intersection of Hudson Street and Hamilton Avenue

The players

Markese McClain

A 32-year-old man who was arrested and charged with multiple offenses including unlawful possession of a weapon.

Officers Romero and Tosado

Trenton police officers who observed McClain, pursued him, and apprehended him after he discarded a loaded handgun.

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What’s next

McClain is being held pending court proceedings to determine bail and further charges.

The takeaway

This arrest demonstrates the continued efforts of Trenton law enforcement to remove illegal weapons from the streets and address the intersection of drugs and violence in the city, which remains an ongoing public safety challenge.