A 48-year-old man from Newfield is arrested on 12 felony counts following a search of his residence that revealed 15 firearms and suspected explosive device-making materials. Ransome S. VanRiper is charged with multiple counts of criminal possession of weapons, alongside a charge of possessing stolen property, stemming from an extensive investigation conducted by the Tompkins County Sheriff’s Office in collaboration with the DEA.
During the operation on December 9, officials seized a variety of firearms, including six handguns and an Uzi-style weapon equipped with a high-capacity magazine. Authorities halted their search to ensure safety, calling in the Onondaga County Sheriff’s Office Bomb Squad to neutralize the potentially hazardous materials found. Tompkins County Sheriff Derek Osborne emphasized the office’s commitment to addressing gun violence and ensuring community safety. This incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding illegal firearms in the area.
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