Gates police executed a significant raid on March 19 at a Canal Landing residence, resulting in the seizure of multiple illegal firearms and the arrest of three individuals. The operation, which involved the Monroe County Sheriff’s Office SWAT team, uncovered a loaded 9mm “Ghost Gun,” an FN .40 caliber handgun, and a sawed-off shotgun, highlighting ongoing concerns regarding gun possession laws.
Among the arrested were Cameron Dickerson, 23, and Darnell Butler, 24, both charged with two counts of criminal possession of a firearm, while Karnell Labord, 22, faced more severe charges due to a prior felony conviction. All three suspects were arraigned in Gates Justice Court and are now held at Monroe County Jail, raising questions about firearm regulations and safety in the community.
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