Three teens arrested on gun charges after lengthy investigation – The Times of Wayne County

The New York State Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation in Williamson reported the arrest of three Wayne County juveniles on multiple weapons charges following a lengthy investigation that began in early February. The police operation began after a tip-off.

“I have been in discussions with the citizens of Wayne County regarding recent crime and while interviewing a family, this came up as a tip about some family members at this residence,” said Investigator Ryan Braeger.

“I started the investigation with some search warrants that were served on Snapchat to the potential suspects,” Braeger said.

“When the Snapchat returns came back, I had some evidence of crimes involving ghost guns – sales, manufacturing and possession. I started investigating three suspects.”

Search warrants were executed simultaneously at each residence on the morning of May 7 by the NYSP SORT team and the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department SWAT team.

Several firearms, gun parts and a 3D printer used to privately manufacture firearms were confiscated from the apartments.

At the residence of Oakley S. BillingsAt age 18, living at 3929 Ball Road in Marion, police found a 3D printer used to make ghost guns, 3D printer filament, flash drives and other electronic devices used to program the printer who made the ghost guns. Police were unable to determine how many weapons or parts thereof were manufactured.

Billings was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony; Criminal Sale of Firearms 3. (D-Felony), Sale of a Ghost Gun 2. (E-Felony), Criminal Possession 4./Weapon Parts (Misdemeanor)

Billings allegedly sold weapons Nicholas D Frizelle, 18, of 5665 State Route 21, in the town of Williamson. He is charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a Class C felony, and criminal sale of a firearm, a Class E felony.

“In a second home we found a firearm with a large magazine, other weapon parts, barrels, magazines and ammunition,” said Braeger.

“Then we found another firearm with a magazine at the third house.”

Colin L Galloway18, of 3812 Mystic Meadows Lane in Williamson, was charged with second-degree criminal possession of a weapon, a class C felony, and third-degree criminal possession of a weapon/magazine, a class D felony, and criminal possession of a firearm, a class E felony .

All three suspects were being held at the Wayne County Jail and arraigned on Tuesday afternoon.

Billings is free on bail and must appear in Marion Court.

Galloway and Frizelle were released ahead of trial to appear in Williamson Court.

The cases are referred to the district court based on their classification as crimes

Police said removing ghost guns from the streets is a top priority.

“They (ghost guns) are not in any kind of registry or database, so they could be discarded and they could not be returned to the owner of the gun or traced back to anyone,” Braeger said.

“In this case it was just about making sure they all left their homes,” he added.