BUFFALO, N.Y. – A grim chapter in New York’s corrections system unfolded as Matthew R. Zamborowski, a 48-year-old officer from Hamburg, was arrested and charged with possession of a firearm under a qualifying Domestic Violence Order of Protection.
According to U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross, the charge carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Zamborowski’s arrest follows a routine traffic stop by an Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy on Route 219, south of Route 39.
During the stop, Zamborowski revealed that he was concealing a firearm on his right hip, identifying himself as a New York State Corrections Officer. He claimed to have issues with his license due to unpaid tickets. The deputy returned to his vehicle, confirming that Zamborowski had been served an order of protection mandating surrender of all firearms.
Upon arrest, the officer’s firearm was secured, and further investigation revealed five additional firearms in the trunk of Zamborowski’s vehicle. New York State Albion Correctional Facility confirmed that Zamborowski had been on administrative leave since February 2024 and should have returned his badge and State ID.
The charges are a result of an investigation by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, under Sheriff John Garcia, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, led by Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller. As always, the defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Public Corruption|Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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