An Owego man is facing several charges after state police discovered he was illegally manufacturing ghost guns.

State police say the discovery of the ghost guns came while they were investigating a separate matter at a Lisle Road residence in Owego. They add that John M. Standish was manufacturing the guns and was in possession of firearms that are not NY SAFE ACT-compliant, high-capacity magazines, and silencers. Standish does not possess a pistol permit and cannot lawfully possess a firearm.

During the investigation, it was determined that Standish was using 3D printers to illegally make parts for the guns.

Standish was charged with the following:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 2nd degree
  • 2 counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 3rd degree
  • Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon in the 3rd degree
  • Criminal Possession of a Firearm
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the 4th degree