The Pennsylvania State Police Firearm Division has concluded their investigation into a 26-year-old man who they claim illegally attempting to purchase a firearm back in June.
The request for an investigation was initiated after the man from Bristol Township’s West Bristol section attempted to purchase a 12-gauge shotgun from Dicks Sporting Goods in Falls Township.
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Police allege they obtained paperwork for the man and found he had been barred from legally purchasing weapons due to a previous mental health commitment.
A probable cause affidavit notes Matthew Ray Butler Jr., 26, filled out ATF Form 4473 as part of the attempted firearm transaction and was not truthful when answering one of the questions.
Butler was charged with making a false statement, a statement under penalty and prohibited possession of a firearm. His bail was set at $50,000 unsecured.
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Editor’s Note: All individuals arrested or charged with a crime are presumed innocent until proven guilty. The story was compiled using information from police and public court documents.
