Loaded 'Ghost Gun' Found Hidden In Toilet, Man Arrested: Stamford Police

STAMFORD, CT — A loaded "ghost gun" was found hidden in a Stamford man’s bathroom last week, leading to his arrest, according to police.

Shamir Wiliams, 21, was arrested at his Montauk Drive apartment early in the morning on Nov. 14 after police executed a search warrant, Assistant Stamford Police Chief Richard Conklin told Patch.

The SPD Narcotics and Organized Crime Squad had information Williams was in possession of a gun, Conklin said, noting Williams a "multi-convicted felon" with past convictions including first-degree robbery, second-degree assault, carrying a pistol without a permit and violation of probation.

After finding probable cause for a search warrant at his apartment, the SPD Special Response Team (SRT) assisted narcotics officers in breaching Williams' front door and securing the apartment, Conklin said.

After an extensive search, narcotics officers found a 9mm semi-automatic 3D-printed ghost gun containing a high-capacity magazine loaded with 11 9mm rounds completely submerged in water in the upper tank of Williams toilet, police said.

Ghost guns are virtually untraceable, and can be made through 3D printing or with parts purchased online.

Williams, who was on probation until Aug. 1, 2029, was charged with criminal possession of a firearm, illegal possession of a high-capacity magazine, manufacturing of a firearm/acquisition of a unique serial number, and illegal transfer of. firearm.

The charges came with a bond of $150,000, Conklin said. Williams is scheduled to appear in Stamford Superior Court on Nov. 28.

"[Williams] had a substantial arrest record and conviction record, so we're happy to get this illegal firearm off the streets," Conklin said. "This was a nice job by Narcotics and Organized Crime, assisted by the SRT team and patrol division."