On June 5, 2024, the Bureau of Criminal Investigation and the Town of Niagara Police Department arrested Joshua M. McClelland, 42 of Niagara Falls, NY for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th (ghost gun), Criminal Possession of a Firearm, Criminal Possession of an Assault Weapon 3rd, Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (silencer), Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd (large capacity ammunition feeding device) and Unlawful Purchase of Body Armor.
On June 5, 2024 the Town of Niagara Police Department were at a suspicious property complaint at the Expressway Village in the town of Niagara. During that initial investigation multiple weapons were located. The Town of Niagara Police Department requested assistance. Investigation determined that McClelland had four rifles (no serial), two handguns (no serial), body armor, one high-capacity ammunition magazine and a firearm silencer. McClelland was arrested and transported to SP Niagara for processing.
McClelland was transported to the Niagara County Jail for CAP arraignment.
