Search Warrant Results in Seizure of Weapons

For Immediate Release 
Search Warrant Results in Seizure of Weapons
June 26th, 2017

On June 26, 2017, after a lengthy investigation, Duxbury Police Detectives acquired an arrest warrant for Christopher Barlow, Age 20 of Back River Way, Duxbury. The investigation was conducted with assistance from members of the Easton Connecticut Police Department, Connecticut State Police, U.S. Homeland Security, Federal Bureau of Investigations, Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms (ATF) and the Massachusetts State Police. Barlow was taken into custody without incident in Plymouth, Massachusetts by Duxbury Police Detectives.

A search warrant for his place of residence and motor vehicle were executed and a number of illegal weapons and other evidence was seized.

As a result of the arrest and search, Barlow will be charged with Illegal Possession of a Firearm, Impersonating a Police Officer and, Possession or control of an incendiary device or material.

Based on information gathered from other agencies and from previous interviews it was determined that Barlow possessed fraudulent identification that made it appear that he was a law enforcement officer. It was also determined that he had purchased the parts to make several firearms. The identification and firearms were recovered during the search of his residence.

Barlow was held on $250,000 bail and will be arraigned in the morning at Plymouth district court. 

Released by: Deputy Chief Stephen McDonald