Crime & Safety

Man Tried To Illegally Purchase Firearm At Oaks Gun Show: Cops

A warrant has been issued after authorities said a man attempted to make an illegal purchase at the show.

Ryan Charles Redmond is wanted after attempting to make an illegal purchase at the Oaks Gun Show, police said.
Ryan Charles Redmond is wanted after attempting to make an illegal purchase at the Oaks Gun Show, police said. (Upper Providence Police Department)

OAKS, PA — An arrest warrant has been issued after authorities said a man attempted to make an illegal purchase at the Oaks Gun Show.

Ryan Charles Redmond, 29, of Philadelphia, faces multiple charges, including sale or transfer of firearms and unsworn falsification to authorities.

Police said that Redmond had been indicted for felony charges for an unrelated crime before the show, probiting him from making a firearms purchase.

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Authorities were alerted to the purchase attempt when Pennsylvania Instant Check System showed Redmond's record.

If you have any information on Redmond's location, contact police at 610) 933-7899.

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