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FBI arrests North Canton man on numerous weapons violations involving 'ghost guns'

Investigators say Christopher Machamer was in possession of at least 10 AR-15 style rifles and dozens of AR-15 style parts missing serial numbers.

NORTH CANTON, Ohio — The Cleveland Division of the FBI, along with several other state and local agencies, have announced the arrest of a North Canton man on numerous weapons violations related to the discovery of  'ghost guns.'

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In a release, the suspect has been identified as 26-year-old Christopher Machamer. Machamer is a former MLB prospect of the Boston Red Sox organization and the 2016 Gatorade Ohio Baseball Player of the Year for the Massillon Tigers.

Machamer was charged with the following:

  • Possession of a Firearm with an Obliterated Serial Number
  • Receiving or Possessing an NFA (National Firearms Act) Firearm not Registered to the Possessor in the NFRTR,
  • Manufacturing a Firearm in Violation of NFA

The charges above stem from a search warrant executed by law enforcement officials last Thursday in which several untraceable firearm and firearm related parts/accessories were found in Machamer's possession.

At least 10 AR-15 style weapons and dozens of AR-15 style parts were found featuring no serial numbers or serial numbers that had been scratched out or defaced. The FBI adds that a drill press and two "Ghost Gunner" brand CNC mills were found on Machamer's property with aluminum shavings nearby that could have been used to remove serial numbers from weapons.

A search warrant was also executed at Machamer's parents' house. During the search, investigators found a safe owned by Machamer. In that safe, investigators discovered the following:

  • 5 AR-15 style rifles
  • 2 short barrel shotguns
  • 6 handguns
  • 8 suppressors
  • 1 AK-47 style lower receiver 
  •  $3,000 in cash

Machamer made an appearance in court on Monday.

The investigation is ongoing.

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