A 27-year-old Washington County man is accused of having a defaced gun.

State police responded to the area of ​​Route 22 in Granville on Nov. 20 around 11:45 p.m. for a report of a suspicious vehicle. Officers located William E. Bailey, of Granville, in a disabled vehicle.

Bailey had a loaded gun with the serial number intentionally removed, police said.

Bailey was charged with two counts of criminal possession of a weapon and traffic violations. He was taken to Washington County to await arraignment.