Firearm

Ross County Incident: Local Man Faces Felony Charges After Arrest Leads to Discovery of Concealed Firearm and Drugs

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Chillicothe, Ohio – A Ross County Grand Jury returned 15 cases for deliberation last Friday, with notable legal proceedings emerging for a local man found contravening multiple laws. The Ross County Prosecutor’s Office has released details about the case, shedding light on a series of events involving concealed weapons and drug possession. On the evening of December 19th, an officer on patrol identified 28-year-old Ethan James Fields from Renick Avenue as he passed through the premises of Ross County Bank located at 222 East Main Street. Fields, known to have an outstanding arrest warrant, was … Read more

Goshen Man Convicted on Firearm Charges After Domestic Altercation Leads to Home Search

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Goshen, NY — A local man has been convicted on multiple firearm charges following a jury decision in Orange County Court. The conviction of 47-year-old Justin Babik arises from evidence obtained during a search of his home which revealed a loaded semi-automatic handgun and an unfinished lower receiver, items he was prohibited from possessing due to prior convictions. The case dates back to an incident on May 8, 2024, involving a domestic argument between Babik and his son accompanied by threatening text messages sent by Babik, after which law enforcement intervened and later searched his … Read more

Maryland Legislators Propose National Gun Licensing Bill, Aiming to Curb Firearm Homicides

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BALTIMORE — In an effort to strengthen gun control measures, Maryland legislators have reintroduced a proposal aimed at encouraging state and local governments nationwide to adopt stricter gun licensing laws. Sen. Chris Van Hollen and Rep. Jamie Raskin, both Maryland Democrats, are spearheading the Handgun Permit to Purchase Act, which mandates that individuals obtain a license before purchasing a handgun. This legislative initiative, originally launched by Van Hollen in 2015, has gained additional traction following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to maintain Maryland’s stringent gun licensing regulations. These regulations, which emerged from the state’s 2013 … Read more

New Year, New Rules: Tax and Firearm Adjustments Set to Impact New York and New Jersey in 2025

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New York, NY – As the new year settles in, residents in New York and New Jersey are adjusting to new laws that went into effect at the turn of the year. Among the most noteworthy changes, New Yorkers will grapple with tighter gun control measures, while New Jerseyans face an increase in gas taxes. The increased gas tax in New Jersey comes as part of an ongoing effort to maintain the state’s transportation infrastructure. The adjustment is a result of the state’s fuel consumption formula, which aims to balance tax rates with the needs … Read more