Firearm sale investigation in Lewis County has resulted in various felony charges filed against a North Country area resident

LEWIS COUNTY- A firearm sale investigation in Lewis County has resulted in various felony charges filed against a North Country area resident.

On Friday, Sheriff’s Investigators announced the arrest of Daniel T. Chaires, 49, of Lowville, NY for one felony count each of criminally possessing a weapon in the third-degree (assault rifle and ammunition clip) and attempted criminal sale of a firearm.

Police say Chaires had contacted an individual regarding the sale of an assault weapon. When Chaires was located in Lowville, NY, Deputies said he was in possession of a non-compliant assault weapon, which was seized upon discovery. Police also said Chaires was not in compliance due to a previous felony conviction.

The assault weapon was determined to be a “ghost gun.”

Chaires was processed and arraigned before being released on his own recognizance.

An investigation remains ongoing.

The Lowville Village Police assisted.

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