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Ghost guns seized in Truxton, troopers say

Ghost guns seized in Truxton, troopers say

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TRUXTON, NY (607NewsNow) — Ghost guns are being collected in Cortland County. 

State Police say 37-year-old Adam Rowe, of Truxton, was creating and selling ghost guns. Troopers gathered guns, a crossbow, 3D printers, several gun parts, three racoons, and one opossum.

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Rowe, who’s a 3-time convicted felon, was charged Sunday, May 17 with multiple felonies and other charges:

•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree (loaded firearm), a class “C” felony
•    Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (previous conviction), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (three or more firearms), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (assault weapon), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (silencer), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (ammunition feeding device), a class “D” felony
•    Gunsmith Fails to Serialize Firearm, Frame or Receiver, a class “E” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree (ghost gun), a misdemeanor
•    Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Feeding Device, a misdemeanor
•    Failure to Safely Store Firearms in the 1st degree, a misdemeanor
•    Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor

The DEC, which helped in the investigation, is reportedly pursuing charges for the possession of wild animals.

In addition, 22-year-old Angela Dennis is charged with two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. Troopers say two kids were left alone in a vehicle with access to an unsecured, loaded, illegal gun. 

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