Weapons Also Found at Amir’s Wine & Spirits
Google maps photo of 701 Main Street, New Rochelle-Amir’s Wine & Spirits
New Rochelle Police Arrest Local Business Owner in Drug and Weapons Investigation
Detectives from the New Rochelle Police Department’s Criminal Investigations Division have arrested 28-year-old Amir Babiker, a resident of New Rochelle, following a months-long investigation into illegal drug sales and weapons possession at his business establishment.
On October 24, 2025, at approximately 3:00PM, a team of detectives executed a search warrant at Amir’s Wine and Spirits, located at 701 Main Street. The operation stemmed from intelligence gathered over several months indicating that Babiker was distributing cocaine from the premises while operating the licensed liquor store.
During the search, officers recovered two loaded handguns – a 9mm semi-automatic pistol and a
.32-caliber 2-shot Derringer – along with approximately 21 grams of cocaine packaged for street-level distribution.
Babiker was taken into custody without incident and held without bail pending arraignment. Anyone with additional information about this case or any drug trafficking or illegal weapons in New Rochelle is urged to contact the anonymous tip line at (914) 632-COPS or on the general non-emergency line at (914) 654-2300.
ARRESTED:
Amir Babiker, 28 years of age, of New Rochelle, NY.
CHARGES:
New York State Penal Law Sections:
220.16 (2 counts) Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 3rd Degree – B Felony
265.01-B Criminal Possession of a Firearm – E Felony
165.45 Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th Degree (Firearm) – E Felony
220.03 Criminal Possession of a Controlled Substance 7th Degree – A Misdemeanor
