15 Ghost Guns Seized by RI State Police; North Smithfield Man Arrested
Thursday, March 30, 2023
The Rhode Island State Police (RISP) announced Thursday that its Intelligence Unit and Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Elliott Knorr, age 43, of 29 Main Street in North Smithfield on weapons charges after an extensive investigation.
FIfteen ghost guns and other weapons, including large-capacity feeding devices, were seized, according to RISP.
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About Case
The RISP Intelligence Unit initiated an investigation regarding an individual who was allegedly involved in the manufacturing and possession of ghost guns.
According to RISP, during this investigation, the Intelligence Unit determined that Knorr was in possession of privately made firearms, otherwise known as “ghost guns.”
A court-authorized search warrant was obtained and executed on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 and 15 ghost guns, ghost gun parts, and 36 large capacity feeding devices were seized.
Knorr was charged with the following:
· Possession of a Ghost Gun (15 counts)
· Large Capacity Feeding Devices Prohibited (36 counts)
· Firing in a Compact Area (1 count)
· Conspiracy to Fire in a Compact Area (1 count)
Knorr was arrested on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, processed at State Police Headquarters, and arraigned at Third Division District Court where he was issued a bail of $25,000 with surety and ordered to surrender any additional firearms.
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