Smithtown, NY — A Smithtown man was arrested for weapons and fireworks charges following the execution of a search warrant at his home on July 4.
During the search of the Pia Boulevard home, Suffolk County Police officers confiscated two assault rifles, two handguns, several high-capacity feeding devices, and bullets. Additionally, they seized 15 boxes of fireworks containing approximately 100 mortars and two firework cakes.
In an unrelated incident, four people were injured, and multiple vehicles were damaged by fireworks in Port Jefferson Station on July 4.
Authorities remind residents that fireworks are illegal in New York State and only licensed professionals are permitted to use and possess them.