Saratoga County District Attorney Brett R. Eby announced today that Tamaryn H. Bennett (DOB: January 1, 1999) has
pled guilty in Saratoga County Court before the Honorable James R. Davis to Criminal Possession of a Controlled
Substance in the Second Degree, a Class “A-II” Felony in violation of New York State Penal Law Section 220.18(2), and
Criminal Manufacture, Sale, or Transport of an Undetectable Firearm, a Class “D” Violent Felony in violation of New
York State Penal Law Section 265.50(2).
The guilty plea is the result of a lengthy investigation into the trafficking of large quantities of crystal methamphetamine,
fentanyl, and heroin, as well as the manufacture and sale of undetectable firearm components, commonly referred to as
“ghost guns.” The investigation also uncovered the manufacture and distribution of machine gun conversion devices
capable of converting semi-automatic firearms into fully automatic weapons. The criminal activity occurred within the
City of Saratoga Springs and the Town of Day. Over the course of a four-month investigation, the Saratoga County
Sheriff’s Office Narcotics Unit, in coordination with the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives,
conducted numerous controlled purchase operations targeting the defendant. Upon completion of these operations, law
enforcement executed search warrants at the defendant’s residences in Saratoga Springs and Day. These searches resulted
in the seizure of a significant quantity of crystal methamphetamine, heroin, and additional controlled substances in pill
form. Authorities also recovered numerous 3D-printed high-capacity magazines, 3D-printed Glock-style lower receivers,
and 3D-printed machine gun conversion devices commonly used to produce ghost guns. Additional items seized
included two assault rifles, a silencer, ammunition, 3D printers, and computer software and hardware used in the
manufacturing of ghost gun components.
“This case demonstrates the early success of our newly established Special Investigations and Narcotics Bureau led by
Chief Meghan Horton, which was specifically created to dismantle large-scale drug and weapons trafficking operations
in Saratoga County,” said District Attorney Eby. “Through proactive investigations and strong partnerships with our law
enforcement agencies, we are already making a measurable impact in removing dangerous individuals and illegal
contraband from our communities.” District Attorney Eby added, “Those who traffic in deadly narcotics such as crystal
methamphetamine, fentanyl, and heroin, while simultaneously manufacturing and distributing illegal ‘ghost guns,’ pose
an extraordinary threat to public safety. My office remains committed to seeking significant state prison sentences for
these offenders to hold them accountable and to deter others from engaging in this dangerous and unlawful conduct.”
This case was prosecuted by Special Investigations and Narcotics Unit Chief Meghan A. Horton, with assistance from
District Attorney Investigator Mark Sauter. The investigation was led by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office Narcotics
Unit, with critical support from the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.
Tamaryn H. Bennett is scheduled to be sentenced on July 15, 2026, and is expected to receive a determinate sentence of
12 years in New York State Prison before the Honorable James R. Davis.