Knicks' Raymond Felton arrested for weapons possession

NEW YORK, Feb. 25 (UPI) -- New York Knicks point guard Raymond Felton was arrested Tuesday and charged with three counts of criminal possession of a weapon, New York City police said.

Felton's wife, accompanied by her attorney, turned in a handgun owned by Felton to police Monday, saying she no longer wanted it in their home. The high-powered semi-automatic weapon was loaded with 18 high-velocity bullets when it was surrendered, CNN reported Tuesday.

The Feltons are in the process of a divorce, CNN added.

Felton, 29, was charged with second- and third-degree criminal possession of a firearm -- both felonies -- and fourth-degree possession of a firearm, a misdemeanor, a New York police spokesman said. The charges concern allegations Felton illegally had the weapon and a loaded magazine.

Felton was due Tuesday in criminal court in Manhattan, ESPNNewYork.com reported.

He turned himself in for questioning at the 20th Precinct on the Upper West Side of Manhattan hours after the Knicks' loss to the Dallas Mavericks Monday night.