CHENANGO COUNTY, N.Y. (WUTR/WFXV/WPNY) – The New York State Police in Sidney has charged two men with felony weapon possession for firearms that were allegedly non-compliant with the NYS SAFE Act.

According to the NYS Police Bureau of Criminal Investigation, after an investigation, it was learned that 19-year-old Alec D. Hollenbeck of Lincklaen and 53-year-old Duane G. Hollenbeck of Moravia, were both allegedly in possession of numerous ‘ghost guns’, as well as large-capacity ammunition magazines that were non-compliant with the NYS SAFE Act. 

Alec was arrested on August 30^th, and Duane was arrested on September 7^th. Both men have been charged with the following:

• Criminal Possession of a Weapon (Class C Felony)
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Class D Felony)

Alec Hollenbeck was arraigned and released on his own recognizance. He has been issued tickets and is scheduled to appear in front of the Lincklaen Town Court on September 14^th.  

Duane Hollenbeck was also arraigned and released. He is scheduled to appear in front of the Lincklaen Town Court on September 20^th.