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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…
