Suffolk County Police last night arrested a man for criminal possession of multiple weapons in Melville.
Probation officers were responding to 21 Chateau Drive, when they discovered illegal weapons at the house, and requested assistance from police, at approximately 6:30 p.m.
Second Precinct patrol officers and Second Squad detectives responded to assist with the investigation. During the investigation, police seized three assault rifles, two rifles, and one level three body armor, as well as other firearm components: a large amount of ammunition, including three large capacity magazines; and plastic molds for ghost guns.
Robert Ehlich was arrested at 8:19 p.m.
Second Squad detectives charged Ehlich, 41, with seven counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd Degree, two counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon 4th Degree, and Unlawful Purchase of Body Armor.
Ehlich is being held overnight at the Third Precinct and is scheduled to be arraigned at First District Court in Central Islip on January 25.
A criminal charge is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty.