$17K, Cocaine, And 'Ghost Gun' Found In Eviction Proceeding In Coram: Sheriff

CORAM, NY — One of two "ghost guns" recovered on the same day in two separate incidents was found during an eviction proceeding in Coram recently, Suffolk County Sheriff Errol Toulon's office said.

The gun, which is a non-serialized firearm, was found on Jan. 8 by deputy sheriffs, along with cocaine in small bags, a scale, and $17,000, according to Toulon's office.

Craig Willie, 61, of Coram, was charged with third-degree criminal possession of a controlled substance with intent to sell and criminal possession of a weapon, both felonies, and additional charges, his office said.

Willie's arraignment information was not available.

A second gun was recovered in a traffic stop in Islip.

Toulon commended his deputies "for their vigilance and professionalism" in removing the guns from the community.

“Ghost guns are especially dangerous because they are untraceable and often linked to serious criminal activity," he said. "These recoveries are a result of good police work and our continued commitment to public safety.”