Eric Edmondson, Illegal Possession of a Firearm and Ammunition by a Previously Convicted Felon, New Hampshire 2023

CONCORD, N.H. – A Manchester man is facing serious federal charges after authorities discovered he was illegally packing heat. Eric Edmondson, 45, was indicted November 15th and arrested after a September traffic stop turned up a loaded, privately manufactured 9mm firearm – a so-called “ghost gun” – and five rounds of ammunition.

Edmondson, already a convicted felon, is legally barred from owning any firearms or ammunition. The New Hampshire State Police initiated the stop that led to the discovery, quickly turning the case over to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for further investigation. The indictment charges him with one count of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition by a previously convicted felon.

The gun itself is a concern. Privately manufactured firearms, lacking serial numbers and often assembled from kits, are increasingly turning up at crime scenes and are difficult to trace. Authorities are cracking down on these “ghost guns” as a growing threat to public safety, and this case appears to be part of that wider effort. The fact that Edmondson was already prohibited from owning a weapon only compounds the severity of the offense.

Edmondson made his initial appearance in federal court on November 28th, where a judge deemed him a flight risk and ordered him detained. If convicted, he’s looking at a maximum sentence of 15 years behind bars, followed by up to three years of supervised release. He could also be hit with a hefty fine of up to $250,000.

Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles L. Rombeau is prosecuting the case. It’s important to remember that these are allegations at this point. Edmondson is presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law, a standard the prosecution will have to meet to secure a conviction.

The investigation was a joint effort between the New Hampshire State Police and the ATF’s Boston Field Division. While the feds are handling the prosecution, local law enforcement played a crucial role in initially uncovering the illegal weapon. This case serves as a stark reminder that even seemingly minor traffic stops can unravel larger criminal activity, and that federal agencies are actively working to keep illegal firearms off the streets.

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