Maryland man arrested with 3D printed ghost guns and assault weapons

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ST. Mary’s County, MD —St. A Maryland man wanted for fleeing the scene of a domestic assault was arrested at his home, where detectives uncovered a massive cache of weapons, including 3D-printed ghost guns, assault rifles and other firearms, the St. Mary’s County Sheriff’s Office announced Tuesday.

Jerod Adam Taylor, 39, was taken into custody at his home in Lexington Park on Nov. 12. Deputies first searched for Taylor after he allegedly fled a domestic incident at a home in the 20000 block of Goddard Road on Friday.

When detectives searched his property, they seized 80 firearms, including multiple 3D-printed ghost guns, an AK-47, a fully automatic rifle, a short-barreled rifle, over 1,300 rounds of ammunition, and body armor.

Taylor was arrested without incident and taken to St. Louis in Leonardtown, where he is awaiting a bail hearing. He was transported to St. Mary’s County Detention and Rehabilitation Center. Authorities continue to investigate the source of the weapons and possible connections to other criminal activity.