THE APEX TIMES
Justin Mulrenin, 29, was taken into custody Nov. 6 and faces two counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon, according to the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office.
A man from East Bernstadt was arrested Friday, Nov. 6, on charges that investigators say are connected to the alleged manufacturing of 3D-printed handguns, the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office said. Justin Mulrenin, 29, was arrested and later charged in connection with what authorities described as unlawful possession and related activity involving firearms.
The Sheriff’s Office said Mulrenin was charged with two counts of possession of a handgun by a convicted felon. Those allegations indicate prosecutors will contend that Mulrenin, because of a prior conviction, was not legally permitted to possess a handgun and that he did so under circumstances investigators linked to the manufacturing work.
According to the same reporting, the arrest occurred in the days leading up to the filing of formal charges, with the custody action taking place at the conclusion of an investigation by the Laurel County Sheriff’s Office. The report did not provide additional details about what authorities found during the investigation or how the alleged 3D-printed items were discovered, handled, or stored.
The case highlights the legal risk faced by convicted felons who possess firearms, including when law enforcement claims the possession involves new or unconventional production methods. Under Kentucky law, prosecutors may pursue felony charges when a convicted felon is alleged to have taken possession of a handgun, even if the firearm is claimed to have been made by alternative means.
As the criminal case moves forward, the next steps will depend on court scheduling and procedural filings. The report did not specify whether Mulrenin entered a plea, was released on bond, or remains in custody, and it did not identify the court where the matter is scheduled to proceed.
Because criminal allegations are not evidence of guilt, the charges will need to be tested in court. Public access to charging documents, any arrest affidavits, and subsequent court records will determine what specific facts the state says it can prove, including what investigators say connected Mulrenin to the alleged handgun manufacturing and possession.
The Laurel County Sheriff’s Office statement, as reported, provides the core details of the arrest and charges but leaves unanswered questions about the precise evidence used to support the allegations. Those details are typically addressed through discovery and hearings, including any motions related to probable cause, evidence handling, or admissibility of material brought forward by prosecutors.
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