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Philly Gun Traffickers Were Active Across Sepa, Authorities Claim
A group of eight suspected Philadelphia gun traffickers accused of putting nearly 100 firearms on the streets now faces criminal charges, officials say.
The crew, allegedly headed by 40-year-old Larry Williams, bought guns from legal vendors through straw purchases before reselling the firearms on the black market for a profit, said acting Pennsylvania Attorney General Michelle Henry in a statement.
State investigators say the guns were purchased in Bucks, Chester, Columbia, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton, Philadelphia, and York counties and trafficked throughout Southeast…
PA Constable Purchased 22 Firearms For Felon: AG
A Pennsylvania court constable is accused of purchasing weapons— including straw purchasing 22 guns— for a convicted felony, Attorney General Josh Shapiro. says.
Sidney Snelling, 48, of Wilkes-Barre, was arrested on Thursday, April 28, by members of the Office of Attorney General’s Gun Violence Section, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Investigations (HSI), the Luzerne County Detective Bureau, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF).
Agents also searched Snelling’s car and residence, seizing nine firearms, as well as ammunition and outlaw motorcycle vests.…
Ex-Philly Corrections Officer Straw Purchased, Resold Firearms On Social Media, DA Says
A former Philadelphia corrections officer was arrested for straw purchasing and illegally reselling five firearms — two of which have been recovered by police, authorities said.
Amanda Barr, 37, of Trevose, was investigated after two of the guns she bought were discovered in the possession of felons – people who are not legally allowed to buy or carry a firearm, Montgomery County District Attorney Kevin R. Steele said.
Barr bought seven firearms from Dec. 16, 2018, to March 23, 2019, the DA said. Investigators say someone buying that many guns within a 98-day period is a common i…
Pottstown Man Straw Purchased, Illegally Resold 16 Firearms, DA Says
A Pottstown man was arrested for straw purchasing and illegally reselling more than a dozen firearms over a period of six years, authorities said.
Johnny Fowler, 28, was charged with multiple felony counts of unlawful transfer of a firearm, corrupt organizations, dealing in proceeds of unlawful activities, criminal use of communications facilities, unsworn falsification, and related offenses, according to the Montgomery County District Attorney's Office.
Investigators say Fowler trafficked 16 firearms from 2014 to 2019.
The investigation began after Philadelphia police seize…
DA: 3 PA Men Arrested For Trafficking 37 Firearms Across Philly, Bucks, MontCo
Three Pennsylvania men were arrested for trafficking 37 firearms across Philadelphia, Bucks, and Montgomery counties, authorities announced.Tyron Gresham, 24, purchased the firearms from Dec. 19, 2019, through May 13, 2021, and attempted to buy another one on May 18, 2021, according to Montgomery County District Attorney's office.
Of the 37 firearms purchased by Gresham, 17 were purchased in Bucks County, 16 in Philadelphia, and four in Montgomery County.
Nasim Smalls, 24, and Aaron Walker, 20, who are brothers, are not legally allowed to purchase or possess firearms, authorities said…
Feds: DelCo Man Pleads Guilty To Straw-Purchasing 20+ Handguns Across Southeastern PA
A Delaware County man pleaded guilty to straw-purchasing over 20 handguns and providing a false address to licensed gun stores across southeastern Pennsylvania, federal authorities announced.
Between June and August 2020, Nafez Hutchings, 22, of Upper Darby, bought 23 handguns over 12 separate transactions with several different Federal Firearms Licensees in Philadelphia, Montgomery, and Delaware Counties, according to Acting United States Attorney Jennifer Arbittier Williams.
Hutchings falsely reported his address and declared on Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Exp…
