Shocking Discovery: Ghost Guns Seized at New York City Day Care - 3 Arrested, Including 2 Minors

Three individuals, including two minors, were apprehended following the discovery of numerous 3D-printed weapons within a Manhattan day care facility, as announced by officials from New York City on Wednesday. These arrests occurred approximately two weeks after the tragic death of a 1-year-old boy, believed to be a result of fentanyl exposure, and the subsequent overdose of two other children at a day care center in the Bronx.

The Manhattan operation functions as a family day care center within a residential setting, similar to the day care center in the Bronx, stated Christina Chang, the executive deputy commissioner and chief program officer at the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene.

As part of an ongoing investigation into the production and illegal trade of privately-made firearms, the police conducted three search warrants at the day care center on Tuesday. Rebecca Weiner, the deputy commissioner of intelligence and counterterrorism Bureau at the New York City Police Department, informed reporters about this development.

During the investigation into an overdose fatality at a Bronx daycare center on September 15th, 2023, @NYPDDetectives executed a search warrant. Concealed within a trap floor in the play area of the daycare center, a significant amount of Fentanyl, along with other narcotics and drug paraphernalia, was discovered and seized.

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Third arrest made in connection with suspected fentanyl overdose death of 1-year-old boy at Bronx day care center

Law enforcement officials discovered a collection of 3D-printed guns, as well as a 3D printer and tools for printing, inside an East Harlem day care center, according to Weiner. These homemade weapons, also referred to as "ghost guns," cannot be traced.

Mayor Eric Adams expressed his dismay, stating, "It is truly devastating to think that parents believed they were leaving their children in a safe haven, only to discover that it was actually a hazardous environment where someone was manufacturing firearms."

Karon Jamal Coley, an 18-year-old, was arrested by the police for his role in producing firearms. It is uncertain whether Coley has legal representation.

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin Bragg has charged him with possession of illegal firearms, assault weapon manufacturing, and reckless endangerment.

Two minors were also arrested, but officials did not give their names or charges during Wednesdays news conference.

Coleys mother is the operator of the day care, Weiner said.

Investigators also found a "maltreated and neglected dog" at the day care, Weiner said.

Authorities discovered a trap floor and drugs hidden in the Bronx day care center where a 1-year-old boy died of a suspected fentanyl overdose, the NYPD said.

From NYPD News/X

NYPD discovers drugs concealed in floor and uncover trap door at Bronx day care center following suspected fentanyl overdose death of toddler. The day care obtained its initial license in February 2021 and underwent its most recent inspection in February 2023.

Chang stated that the day care had three violations concerning documentation regarding feeding and sleeping schedules, family preferences, and doctor verifications to ensure children were free from infectious diseases. Chang also mentioned that the day care promptly addressed these issues by taking corrective action.

On September 15, the NYPD received a distress call from a day care center in the Bronx, where they discovered three unconscious children. The first responders promptly administered Narcan, a medication used to counteract opioid overdose, to all three children. Sadly, despite their efforts, 1-year-old Nicholas Dominici, one of the children, succumbed to the incident at a nearby hospital. Authorities have also revealed that a 2-year-old child, who was taken home by their parents, required hospitalization and medical intervention due to exposure to the potent drug.

Fentanyl was discovered beneath a mat in the area where children rested at the day care center, according to Kenny's statement. Additionally, authorities found two press devices in the hallway and another one in a separate room.

Last week, the New York Police Department revealed the presence of a drug-filled trap floor within the day care facility, which contained fentanyl among other substances.

Court documents reveal that the owner of the day care, along with her cousin who is married to her husband, are currently being charged at both federal and state levels. The charges include conspiracy to distribute narcotics resulting in death and possession with intent to distribute narcotics resulting in death. Additionally, they are also facing state charges of murder, manslaughter, assault, endangering the welfare of a child, and criminal possession of a controlled substance.