Two Arrested in Jefferson County Firearms and Animal Cruelty Investigation
Two men were arrested following a multi-agency investigation into illegal firearms possession and animal cruelty, according to the New York State Police. Authorities executed search warrants on March 18, resulting in the seizure of 33 firearms, ammunition, and other contraband across multiple locations.
The investigation began on February 24, when state troopers assigned to the Watertown barracks discovered that 28-year-old Guy J. Plumb was in possession of an illegal revolver. Further inquiry by the Counter Terrorism Intelligence Unit (CTIU) determined that Plumb did not have a valid New York State pistol permit. Additional intelligence suggested that both Plumb and his father, 52-year-old Timothy D. Plumb, possessed illegal firearms.
Search warrants were executed at three properties, with assistance from the New York State Police’s Community Stabilization Unit (CSU), the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Department, and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
At a residence on Barnes Settlement Road, authorities found multiple boxes of illegal fireworks, two Kung Fu stars, various rounds of ammunition, and three long guns. Investigators also determined that two deceased dogs at the property had been intentionally shot.
A location on Swan Hollow Road contained a .22 caliber converted assault weapon, eight long guns, and additional ammunition, while a third property on State Route 26 yielded five loaded revolvers, a pistol, 15 long guns, and numerous rounds of ammunition.
Guy Plumb, of Redwood, was charged with multiple offenses, including second-degree criminal sale of a firearm, criminal possession of a firearm, criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle, and aggravated cruelty to animals.
Timothy Plumb, of Plessis, was charged with seven counts of second-degree criminal possession of a weapon and six counts of criminal possession of a firearm.
Both men were taken to the Jefferson County Public Safety Building for arraignment. Authorities say the investigation remains ongoing, and a necropsy will be conducted on the deceased animals.
State Police emphasized their continued efforts to address firearm-related crimes and other public safety concerns in collaboration with local and federal agencies.