A New York State Corrections Officer is facing serious charges after being arrested for possession of a firearm or ammunition by a person under a qualifying Domestic Violence Order of Protection. Matthew R. Zamborowski, 48, of Hamburg, NY, was taken into custody and charged by criminal complaint, which carries a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.
According to Assistant U.S. Attorney Donna M. Duncan, who is handling the case, the arrest occurred on May 6th, 2024, when an Erie County Sheriff’s Deputy initiated a traffic stop on Route 219, just south of Route 39. The deputy had determined that the vehicle had a surrendered plate, prompting the stop. Zamborowski, who was driving the vehicle, informed the deputy that he was concealing a firearm on his right hip and that he was a New York State Corrections Officer.
When asked for his license, Zamborowski stated that he did not have one and that there may be issues with it due to unpaid tickets in court. The deputy returned to his vehicle, confirmed Zamborowski’s license status, and learned that he had been served an order of protection, which mandated him to surrender all firearms in his possession. As a result, Zamborowski was arrested and the deputy secured Zamborowski’s firearm.
The complaint further states that Zamborowski had five additional firearms in the trunk of his vehicle. A check with the New York State Albion Correctional Facility determined that Zamborowski was on administrative leave since February 2024, and that he should have returned his badge and State ID. Zamborowski was taken to the Erie County Holding Center.
The investigation was conducted by the Erie County Sheriff’s Office, under the direction of Sheriff John Garcia, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives, under the direction of Special Agent-in-Charge Bryan Miller, New York Field Division. U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced the charges against Zamborowski.
The fact that a defendant has been charged with a crime is merely an accusation and the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty. In this case, Zamborowski faces serious charges, and if convicted, could face a significant prison sentence and fine. The case will likely be closely watched, given Zamborowski’s position as a New York State Corrections Officer.
As the case moves forward, it will be important to consider the details of the arrest and the charges against Zamborowski. The complaint alleges that Zamborowski was in possession of a firearm, despite being subject to a Domestic Violence Order of Protection. This is a serious offense, and one that could have significant consequences for Zamborowski. The investigation and prosecution of this case will likely be thorough, and the outcome will depend on the evidence presented in court.
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Key Facts
- State: New York
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Weapons
- Source: Official Source ↗
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