DOBBS FERRY, NEW YORK – James Neff, a 61-year-old resident of Dobbs Ferry, New York, has been charged with the illegal possession of numerous firearms and ammunition, including ‘ghost guns,’ and suspected explosive materials and readily assembled explosive devices.
According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, Neff was arrested yesterday and presented earlier today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy. The defendant is charged with one count of possession of a firearm and ammunition after a felony conviction.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said, “As alleged, James Neff, some 23 years after having been convicted on similar state charges for criminal possession of a weapon, has again illegally stockpiled numerous firearms, including what appear to be assault rifles and personally manufactured firearms, or ‘ghost guns,’ a significant amount of ammunition, and suspected materials and paraphernalia consistent with suspected homemade and improvised explosive devices.”
FBI Assistant Director in Charge James Smith added, “James Neff allegedly amassed and stored an alarming collection of suspected explosives, materials for improvised explosive devices, and more than 30 firearms – some of which were assault rifles and unregistered ‘ghost guns.’ There is no reasonable explanation to justify the arsenal law enforcement discovered, and convicted felons with access to such armaments pose an incredible threat to public safety.”
As alleged in the Complaint filed today in White Plains federal court, Neff’s home was searched on May 1, 2024, following an investigation by law enforcement. The search revealed over 30 firearms, including firearms that appear to be personally manufactured and assault rifle-style firearms; a significant amount of ammunition; and suspected explosives-related materials, including multiple books on how to make homemade or improvised explosives.
Neff admitted to owning these firearms and suspected explosives chemicals and related materials and to storing them at his house in Dobbs Ferry, New York, before moving them to storage units. The investigation remains ongoing, and Neff is scheduled to appear in court again on [date].
If you have any information about this case, please contact the FBI at 1-800-CALL-FBI or tips.fbi.gov.
Related Federal Cases
- ‘Dobbs Ferry ‘Ghost Gun’ Kingpin Caught Red-Handed · New York
- Bowman’s Gun Shop Owner Sued After 58 Guns Stolen, Trafficked · New York
- Tonawanda Man Cops 15 Years for Guns, Crack, Cocaine · New York
- Torrie Johnson Charged With Trafficking 25 Guns to NYC · South Carolina
- 10 Brooklyn Felons Caught with Guns in August Bust · New York
Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
🔒 Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
Browse More
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
WeaponsWeaponsWeaponsWeapons