NYSP seize ghost guns, 3D printers and illegal weapons in Cortland County

A three-time convicted felon, currently on probation was arrested by New York State Police after an investigation determined he was manufacturing and selling ghost guns.  

On May 17, 2026, members of the New York State Police Community Stabilization Unit (CSU) and Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) arrested Adam C. Rowe, 37 of Truxton after a search warrant was executed at his residence.  

The New York State Police Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU) and the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) also assisted in the investigation.  

The following items were seized:
•    .22 caliber AR-style ghost gun with a detachable loaded 10-round magazine
•    Loaded .38 caliber revolver
•    9mm 3D-printed ghost handgun with a Taurus upper assembly
•    3D-printed lower receiver 
•    3D-printed suppressor
•    High-capacity 5.56 caliber magazine
•    Three 3D printers
•    Numerous spools of 3D printing filament
•    Crossbow
•    Numerous 3D-printed gun parts
•    Numerous gun parts
•    Three raccoons
•    One opossum

Rowe was charged by the New York State Police with the following crimes: 
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree (loaded firearm), a class “C” felony
•    Two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (previous conviction), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (three or more firearms), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (assault weapon), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (silencer), a class “D” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree (ammunition feeding device), a class “D” felony
•    Gunsmith Fails to Serialize Firearm, Frame or Receiver, a class “E” felony
•    Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree (ghost gun), a misdemeanor
•    Unlawful Possession of Ammunition Feeding Device, a misdemeanor
•    Failure to Safely Store Firearms in the 1st degree, a misdemeanor
•    Two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor

Additional charges are pending through the DEC related to the possession of wild animals.

An investigation determined that Rowe possessed multiple firearms and utilized 3D printers to manufacture firearms components. Investigators also determined that Rowe was manufacturing ghost guns and selling them.  As a convicted felon currently on probation, Rowe is prohibited from possessing firearms.  

During the course of the investigation, it was determined that two children had been left alone by Rowe and Angela G. Dennis, 22 of Truxton, in a vehicle where the children had access to an illegal, unsecured, loaded firearm.  

Dennis was charged with two counts of Endangering the Welfare of a Child, a misdemeanor.  

Rowe was processed then turned over to the Cortland County Jail for Centralized Arraignment.  

Dennis was issued appearance tickets returnable to the Cortlandville Town Court and released.