Undercover police bought firearms including at least one assault rifle from the man, prosecutors said
TRENTON - A Plainsboro man was arrested after he sold firearms to undercover police officers in Trenton, according to Mercer County Prosecutors.
Anthony Gaylord, 35, of Tamarron Drive in Plainsboro, was charged last week with weapons possession charges after the undercover investigation led police to Gaylord's home, where they found several firearms, according to authorities.
A bail hearing was held for Gaylord Thursday, during which prosecutors released few details on the investigation. Police had purchased firearms - including at least one assault rifle - from Gaylord on two separate occasions, Mercer County Assistant Prosecutor Tim Ward said. At least one of those times was in early February, Ward said.
He was arrested at his home on March 30 and charged with unlawful possession of an assault rifle, a handgun, high capacity magazines and improper transport of a weapon, according to police records.
Gaylord is a convicted felon who's been arrested on assault, theft, weapons and drug charges in the past.
A judge lowered Gaylord's bail from $750,000 to $75,000 Thursday.
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