On April 3, 2025, a search warrant was executed at a residence on Covington Street in the city of Ogdensburg relating to a ghost gun manufacturing case led by the Special Investigations Unit – Marcy, Gun Trafficking Interdiction Unit. The six-month long investigation led to the arrest of Patrick Murphy, age 39, of Ogdensburg. Recovered from the residence Murphy was using to manufacture the firearms were the following items:
(7) handguns (ghost guns)
(3) AR style assault rifles (ghost guns)
(1) 3D printer
Multiple 3D printed lower handgun receivers and rifle frames
Hundreds of rounds of various ammunition
Numerous 3D printed high-capacity magazines in various calibers
Miscellaneous gun parts
Computer and other electronic devices associated with the manufacturing of ghost guns
Murphy was charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm in the 1st Degree (B felony); one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm in the 3rd Degree (D felony); one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm in the 4th Degree (A misdemeanor). He was ordered held at the St. Lawrence County Jail in lieu of $25,000 Cash Bail/$50,000 Bond. He scheduled to appear in Ogdensburg City Court on April 8 at 10:00 a.m.
The investigation is ongoing and additional charges are expected.
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