A teenager was in the process of manufacturing a handgun with a 3D printer when authorities raided his East Germantown apartment last week, authorities said.
Kiseem Pressley, 18, advertised his firearms on social media, which drew the attention of investigators, representatives from the Pennsylvania Attorney General’s Office said Monday.
Agents showed up with a search warrant Thursday, June 11, and found nine firearm lower receivers, three 3D printers, a fully assembled weapon and other items associated with the building of guns in Pressley's home on the 6300 block of Chew Avenue, according to the AG’s Office.
“This felon was actively making and distributing firearms in the community – brazenly posting on social media that he was open for that kind of business,” AG Dave Sunday said in a statement. “Every print-at-home firearm that is transferred on the street presents a direct threat to public safety, as the guns are not traceable and could potentially be used in acts of violence or other crimes.”
An investigation is ongoing into whether any of the guns Pressley allegedly assembled have been connected to other crimes, law enforcement officials said.
Pressley has been charged with four counts related to illegal firearm possession. Court records show he was being tracked by a GPS probation monitor at the time of his arrest. He is unable to own guns due to a prior juvenile adjudication, according to an affidavit of probable cause obtained by Metro.
Bail was set at $500,000, of which Pressley must post 10% to be released. The public defender’s association, which is representing him, declined to comment on the charges.
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