Ghost Gun Trafficking
COLUMBUS, Ohio – Federal agents arrested a former member of the Ohio National Guard this morning on charges related to making and selling untraceable homemade weapons made in whole or in part with a 3D printer.
Thomas Develin, 24, of Columbus, also allegedly made antisemitic and violent statements while employed to provide security services at local synagogues and Jewish schools.
It is alleged that Develin created ghost guns to sell for profit and possessed homemade conversion devices to convert semi-automatic AR-15 rifles and Glock-type pistols into fully automatic machine guns.
Agents discovered more than 25 firearms in Develin’s residence and vehicle while executing a search warrant in March 2022.
According to an affidavit filed in support of the criminal complaint, Develin’s Discord and Snapchat activity online revealed a large quantity of antisemitic, white nationalist, racist and misogynistic content. Develin used the fictional name “Patrick Bateman” online.
The defendant has been charged in the U.S. District Court with making and selling untraceable homemade weapons, possession of homemade conversion devices, and other related charges. Those charges remain pending.
Develin will appear in U.S. District Court today regarding his federal charges.
A criminal complaint merely contains allegations, and defendants are presumed innocent unless proven guilty in a court of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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