Ex-con Accused Of Selling Guns Via Snapchat, Social Media

A man who allegedly tried to sell firearms through social media platform Snapchat is facing gun-related charges.

Items police confiscated from the home of a man accused of trying to sell firearms via Snapchat.
Photo Credit: *Lowell PD*

08/14/2020 10:50 a.m.

Juan Aparicio, 29, of Lowell, was indicted Thursday, Aug. 13, on the charges of being a felon in possession of a firearm and ammunition and possession with intent to distribute cocaine, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Massachusetts.

Law enforcement officials searched Aparicio’s residence in January after viewing Snapchat videos in which Aparicio allegedly tries to sell multiple firearms.

During the search officers allegedly recovered a loaded assault rifle and cocaine, the Attorney’s Office said. Due to a previous conviction, Aparicio is not supposed to be in possession of firearms or ammunition.

Aparicio is facing up to 20 years in prison and $1 million in fines on the distribution charge; and up to 10 years and $250,000 for firearm possession.

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