Cherokee County Man Faces Sentencing for Illegal Modification of Shotgun Discovered During Police Raid
Cherokee County, GA – A local man is awaiting sentencing after law enforcement discovered a modified sawed-off shotgun in his residence, Cherokee County officials reported. The arrest underscores ongoing efforts to clamp down on illegal firearms in the area. In May 2023, the Sandy Springs Police Department, acting on a search warrant, entered the home of Matthew Miller, 35, where he resided with his girlfriend. During the search, detectives found a shotgun with significant illegal alterations; the barrel had been shortened to lengths not permissible by law. Upon inspection, police confirmed the shotgun contained one … Read more