Ghost

Ex-Sergeant Faces Corruption Charges: Claims Innocence in Multi-Faceted Drug and Ghost Gun Scandal

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Middletown, N.J. – A former local police sergeant, David Ringkamp, 43, faces multiple charges, including official misconduct and computer criminal activity, related to allegations involving untraceable firearms and illegal narcotics. Ringkamp, an Army veteran who served prior to joining the police force, vehemently maintains his innocence through his legal representation. Ringkamp was indicted earlier this month following an investigation that uncovered connections to a vape shop owner suspected of handling ghost gun kits—parts for firearms that can be assembled without serial numbers, making them hard to trace. Authorities assert that Ringkamp assisted the shop owner … Read more

Rise in Untraceable ‘Ghost Guns’ Triggers Call for Tougher Laws in Honolulu

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Honolulu, Hawaii – Honolulu police are advocating for stringent regulations on the assembly and possession of “ghost guns” after revealing a significant uptick in the confiscation of these untraceable firearms. By the end of October, law enforcement authorities had seized 88 of these weapons, marking a dramatic 70% increase from the previous year. Ghost guns lack serial numbers, making them nearly impossible for officials to track when used in criminal activities. These weapons are typically constructed from kits that can be easily purchased and assembled without much technical skill, using common household tools. This accessibility … Read more

Supreme Court to Review Ghost Gun Regulation After Scrapping Bump Stock Ban

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Washington, D.C. — The U.S. Supreme Court is set to deliberate on the legality of regulations surrounding “ghost gun” kits, mere months following the annulment of a federal restriction on bump stocks, which enhanced the firing capabilities of semi-automatic rifles. This upcoming hearing parallels a recent case concerning gun regulations, although predictions about the outcome remain uncertain due to the different aspects of this case and its broader implications. This legal battle over ghost guns, untraceable firearms assembled from kits, underscores a contentious national debate on gun control. The Biden administration, hoping to curb the … Read more

Former State Senator Convicted in Intricate “Ghost Candidate” Scheme That Swung 2020 Election

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MIAMI — A former Republican state senator from Florida was convicted Monday of several charges related to a political maneuver in which he was accused of planting a so-called “ghost candidate” to sway a key 2020 Senate race. Frank Artiles faced accusations of masterminding a scheme intended to spoil the re-election chances of a Democratic incumbent by introducing a third-party candidate who shared the incumbent’s last name. The case centered on the District 37 race, where Alex Rodriguez, a no-party-affiliation candidate, entered the fray and unexpectedly garnered over 6,000 votes. Officials stated that Rodriguez’s involvement … Read more