Preparedness
Fugitive’s Ghost Gun Arsenal Shocks Authorities and Locals
Authorities in Maryland are currently engaged in an extensive search for Jerod Adam Taylor, a 39-year-old man who is alleged to have amassed a significant cache of illegal firearms, including ghost guns, in his residence.
This development follows a domestic assault report on November 7, during which Taylor reportedly fled before police could apprehend him.
Upon searching his home, law enforcement officers discovered a staggering 80 firearms, a collection Taylor is legally barred from possessing.
The St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office detailed the results of their investigation, stating:
“On November 8, 2024, Detectives from the Criminal Investigations Division executed search warrants for the residence and nearby vehicles. The search yielded an extensive collection of weapons, including multiple 3D-printed ‘ghost guns’ without serial numbers, semi-automatic rifles, handguns, shotguns, an AK-47 semi-automatic rifle, and an assortment of firearm components.”
In addition to the firearms, authorities uncovered a wide array of related paraphernalia such as large-capacity magazines, suppressors, and auto sears, which are devices that can convert semi-automatic firearms to fully automatic.
The arsenal also included over 1,300 rounds of ammunition, body armor, and various tools for manufacturing guns, highlighting the scale and potential danger of the operation.
“Taylor has not been located and should be considered armed and dangerous. He is 39 years old, a white male with a fair complexion, brown hair, and brown eyes, 5’10″ tall, and weighs approximately 150 pounds. If you spot him, do not approach him, but immediately call 911,” the police advised.
Detectives are pursuing multiple charges against Taylor, including illegal possession of ammunition, unlawful possession of an assault weapon with intent to sell, and possession of a rifle/shotgun by a disqualified person.
They are also seeking charges for violations such as possessing a rapid fire trigger activator and failure to register a machine gun for aggressive purposes.
Let us know what you think, please share your thoughts in the comments below.
Don P
November 17, 2024 at 2:45 pm
“They are also seeking charges for violations such as possessing a rapid fire trigger activator and failure to register a machine gun for aggressive purposes.”
What is a “rapid fire trigger activator”?
I have my doubt as to whether they will be able to charge him with “failure to register a machine gun for aggressive purposes.”
Paul
November 17, 2024 at 6:18 pm
First off, he’s a FELON! How did he get illegal firearms? Because CRIMINALS don’t follow the law! Is he on parole? He obviously didn’t “reform” when he was locked up. Either keep track of those who are restricted from firearms when released, or leave them in prison! Even those in prison get contraband items, and they can’t stop it! Sounds like law enforcement needs to step it up, and judges and lawyers need to quit pandering to CRIMINALS, instead of making honest law abiding citizens pay the price for criminal activity! Putting burdens on the innocent only makes us hate the government more!
Herb
November 18, 2024 at 6:30 am
Anyone who is too dangerous to own a firearm should not be on the street.
PDS.
Don
November 18, 2024 at 2:37 pm
Truth.
Terry
November 18, 2024 at 5:34 am
A convicted felon. So he shouldn’t have any firearms. Also possessing 1600 rounds of ammo give him just over 16 rounds for each weapon, assuming they are of the appropriate caliber. A look at the picture provided shows most appear to be made of plastic. Really wouldn’t want to fire one of them.