Police say a New Jersey man has been arrested for gun possession in Inwood.

According to detectives, officers observed a black colored Nissan Maxima with a New Jersey registration and excessive window tints traveling eastbound on Burnside Avenue near Wahl Avenue. 

When fficers conducted a traffic stop, the driver was observed making furtive movements, seemed nervous and admitted to not having a valid driver's license. 

For officer safety, the driver was brought to the rear of the vehicle where he admitted to being in possession of a loaded firearm. 

Joshua C. Figueroa, 25, of Union City, was arrested without incident. 

Recovered from Figueroa’s pants pocket was a black and silver colored Guardian .32 caliber handgun. 

No injuries were reported.

Figueroa is charged with criminal possession of a firearm and multiple vehicle and traffic law violations.