Mocobizscene-Deadren Martin, 19, has been charged by prosecutors with a felony count of Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Firearm and a misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest. A photograph taken from the Boone County Jail shows Martin in custody.
A Columbia man has been charged by the police after they discovered a fully automatic handgun in his possession.
At 10:48 p.m. on December 22, the Columbia police officers received a call about a domestic disturbance involving a man who had reportedly threatened a 16-year-old with a gun, as stated in court documents.
When officers arrived at the undisclosed location, they proceeded to knock on the door; however, no one responded.
Witnesses reported seeing movement behind the curtains, followed by the sound of someone running into the woods behind the house. The officers pursued a man who sported a black hooded sweatshirt and black jeans, with a black purse slung over his shoulder.
Once the officers apprehended and took him into custody, they identified him as Deadren Martin, a 19-year-old individual. Officers discovered a Glock pistol inside the purse, equipped with an extended magazine and a switch attached to the rear slide of the firearm.
The officers stated that by utilizing the switch, the weapon was able to discharge rounds continuously with a single pull of the trigger, effectively transforming it into a machine gun.
When the pistol was removed, Martin stated that the gun was not his and that he did not have the necessary federal paperwork to legally possess the Glock switch.
Officers discovered several personal identification documents inside the purse, including a birth certificate, social security card, driver’s license, and debit card, all belonging to Martin.
Martin has been charged by prosecutors with a felony count of Unlawful Possession of an Illegal Firearm, as well as a misdemeanor count of Resisting Arrest. The authorities took him to the Boone County Jail, where he was held without bond.
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