Officials: Warren County man accused of making ‘ghost gun’ in basement

The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office says Joseph Palumbo, Jr. had allegedly been making and selling ghost guns since December 2023.

Matt Trapani

Feb 21, 2024, 1:34 AM

Updated 296 days ago

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A Warren County man was accused of making and selling illegal ghost guns.
Ghost guns are unregulated, unserialized and untraceable firearms that anyone can buy.
The Morris County Prosecutor’s Office says Joseph Palumbo, Jr. had allegedly been making and selling ghost guns since December 2023.
Authorities say that after searching Palumbo’s Columbia residence, they uncovered a manufacturing facility in the basement and seized numerous firearms and ammunition.
Palumbo is in custody and is awaiting a court appearance.