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Lake Grove man arrested on weapons charges during traffic stop

Officers say they initiated the stop after observing 37-year-old Robert C. Spalma driving with a broken brake light.

News 12 Staff

Dec 23, 2025, 6:32 AM

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A Lake Grove man was arrested when officers found weapons inside his vehicle during a traffic stop last week, according to Southold police.

Officers say they initiated the stop after observing 37-year-old Robert C. Spalma driving with a broken brake light.

Brass knuckles and a baton were recovered from his car during the investigation.

Police say Spalma has been charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon.

He was processed at Southold Town Police Headquarters and arraigned at Southold Town Justice Court.

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