Matthew Hibner, 36, of Huntington Station, was indicted after investigators allegedly found multiple illegal weapons and firearm-building materials inside his home during a search on May 14, according to the Suffolk County District Attorney's Office.
Authorities recovered four loaded rifles, a Tramps Terror revolver, and two illegal ammunition magazines, prosecutors said. Investigators also seized gun tools, pistol kits with assembly instructions, unserialized lower and upper receivers, and additional parts allegedly capable of being used to build more firearms.
According to prosecutors, two of the rifles and several receivers did not have serial numbers or manufacturer markings as required by law. The magazines allegedly qualified as large-capacity magazines under New York law because they could hold more than 10 rounds.
The Suffolk County Crime Laboratory tested the weapons and determined they were operable, officials said. Prosecutors allege Hibner did not have a permit, license, or other legal authority to possess the firearms.
"It is alleged that this defendant possessed firearms and magazines that are illegal under New York law, including firearms that had no serial numbers," Tierney said. "Responsible gun ownership is paramount to ensuring safety within our community, and we thank our law enforcement partners for their swift response in this case."
Hibner was arraigned on Thursday, June 4, before Suffolk County Supreme Court Justice Philip Goglas on five counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree and three counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, according to the indictment.
Justice Goglas ordered Hibner held pending the case. He is scheduled to return to court on July 9 and faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted on the top charge, prosecutors said.
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