Crime & Safety
Teen Accused Of Making, Selling 'Ghost Guns' In San Jose
Police allege an 18-year-old arrested last week used a 3D printer to manufacture and sell homemade firearms.
SAN JOSE, CA — Investigators in San Jose have arrested an 18-year-old accused of using a 3D printer to manufacture illegal guns to sell, the police department announced Tuesday.
Members of the Gun and Hazardous Offender Suppression Team (GHOST) began their investigation in January after receiving a tip about someone making and selling "ghost guns" in San Jose, authorities said.
Detectives developed a suspect in the case and collaborated with the district attorney's office to secure a search warrant. The gang investigation unit helped serve the warrant Thursday, and detectives said a search of the home revealed two guns, "precursor materials" for firearm manufacturing and a 3D printer.
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Police identified the suspect Tuesday as Francisco Sanchez Jr., 18, of San Jose. He was booked into the Santa Clara County Main Jail on suspicion of illegal firearm manufacturing and sale of unserialized firearms.
Anyone with information about similar cases can reach out to investigators at 408-537-3835.
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