A Lacey man faces arrest on charges of illegally manufacturing firearms using a 3D printer and making explicit threats against law enforcement. Following online threats that hinted at violence, police executed a search warrant at his home on Pattison Lake, where they uncovered multiple 3D-printed guns loaded with live ammunition, along with knives and grenade replicas from World War II.
Authorities noted the suspect’s alarming social media posts, including warnings directed at police, raising concerns about his potential for violence. As a convicted felon, he is already prohibited from possessing firearms, and manufacturing them with a 3D printer is illegal in Washington state. The investigation continues as prosecutors evaluate potential charges, while he remains in custody with a bail set at $10,000.
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