BALTIMORE, MD – Gino Michael Gelormino, 42, of Nottingham, Maryland, is headed to federal prison after a cache of illegal weapons was discovered at his Baltimore County residence. Judge Matthew J. Maddox sentenced Gelormino to four years behind bars, followed by two years of supervised release, for being a convicted felon in possession of six untraceable “ghost guns,” a device to illegally convert a firearm to fully automatic, and a staggering 1,258 rounds of ammunition.
The case, spearheaded by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), the Maryland State Police (MSP), and the Baltimore County Police Department (BCPD), stemmed from an investigation into the suspected activities of the Dead Man Inc. gang. A search warrant executed on April 11, 2024, revealed the weapons hidden inside a locked master bedroom closet – a closet accessible only to Gelormino and his wife, who confirmed the items belonged to him. As a prior convicted felon, Gelormino was legally prohibited from owning any firearms or ammunition.
The arsenal wasn’t just about quantity; it was about dangerous modifications. Three of the ghost guns were equipped with high-capacity magazines, weapon-mounted lights, and red-dot sights. More alarmingly, investigators uncovered a 3-D printed “switch” – a device capable of turning a semi-automatic weapon into a fully automatic machine gun. The search also yielded three ballistic vests, providing Gelormino with added protection, and a wealth of paperwork linking him to the purchase of the firearms, parts, and related accessories.
U.S. Attorney Kelly O. Hayes emphasized the significance of this case within the larger context of the Baltimore Strike Force, a multi-agency task force dedicated to dismantling violent criminal organizations. “This prosecution underscores our commitment to disrupting the flow of illegal firearms and holding accountable those who pose a threat to our communities,” Hayes stated. The Strike Force, comprising agents from numerous federal, state, and local agencies, aims to tackle drug trafficking, money laundering, and gang violence in the Baltimore metropolitan area.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Sarah Simpkins led the prosecution, securing the conviction and subsequent sentencing. The discovery of these ghost guns and conversion devices highlights a growing national trend of individuals circumventing gun laws by assembling firearms from kits and parts. This case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers posed by these untraceable weapons and the ongoing efforts of law enforcement to combat their proliferation.
Hayes commended the collaborative work of the ATF, MSP, and BCPD, acknowledging their dedication to removing dangerous individuals and weapons from the streets. For more information on the Maryland U.S. Attorney’s Office and its community outreach programs, visit justice.gov/usao-md. This conviction sends a clear message: those who illegally possess firearms, especially dangerous modifications like machine gun conversion devices, will face the full force of federal law.
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Key Facts
- State: Maryland
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons|Organized Crime|Violent Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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