Crime & Safety

Livermore Man Manufacturing Ghost Guns, Selling Meth From Home: Police

Livermore police say they seized 10 firearms, parts to make more, and illegal drugs from a Livermore home.

Police say they found unserialized weapons, meth, cash, scales, a 3D printer, gun parts, and more.
Police say they found unserialized weapons, meth, cash, scales, a 3D printer, gun parts, and more. (Livermore Police Department)

LIVERMORE, CA — A Livermore man was arrested on multiple felony charges, which include manufacturing numerous ghost guns, according to the Livermore Police Department.

In October, the LPD's Crime Prevention Unit received information about a man selling firearms illegally from his Livermore home. On Oct. 24, police searched the suspect's home on Sunstream Lane, where they say they seized 10 firearms, including an un-serialized AR-15 rifle, two Glock pistols, a shotgun, two revolvers, five additional rifles, numerous rounds of ammunition, and high-capacity magazines.

Police also say they discovered two 3D printers, and numerous precursor parts, including unfinished pistol frames, unfinished milled AR-15 lowers, and an AR-15 block. Officers also say they found methamphetamine, opiate pills, a scale, baggies, and cash.

The suspect was arrested on charges of possession of a firearm; possession and manufacture of undetectable firearms; possession of ammunition; possession of large-capacity magazines; possession of methamphetamine; and possession of a controlled substance for sale. He was booked into Santa Rita Jail.

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