A New York artist who paints with human blood was arrested after authorities responded to a call of an overdose at his home in Staten Island and a cache of unregistered weaponsofficials said.
The paramedics They initially went to the house after receiving a report of an unconscious person.. They found Vincent Castile42, a well-known tattoo artist and blood artist, according to police.
Officers were called to the place while the unusual artist was receiving medical attention and they were informed that a firearm had been seen in Castiglia’s roomsources say.
Agents discovered a loaded Smith & Wesson EZ Hanggun, .380 caliber, with one round in the chamber and seven rounds in the magazine.at the side of his bed on Sunday morning, prompting a search warrant to be executed on Monday, he said. New York Post.
In the search, Authorities seized additional firearms and ammunition, including a shotgun, a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun with six rounds in the magazine, which were hidden inside a closet in his bedroom.the sources said.
In addition, A .22 caliber KelTec pistol with a high-capacity magazine, a loaded .32 caliber Seecamp pistol in a vest were seized in his bedroomthe police said.
The New York Police Department (NYPD) praised the work of the officers involved, writing on X: “An overdose investigation leads to a search warrant that takes three guns and a LOT of ammo off the streets. Another job well done by the members of the 123rd!”
Castiglia told officials he had purchased and registered the KelTec pistol at a Florida shooting range.. Nevertheless, He was not licensed to possess weapons in New York City.according to sources.
Also, He was charged with the crimes of possession of weapons, possession of firearms and illegal possession of ammunition.He has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
Castiglia is behind bars at Rikers Island with bail set at $100,000 or $20,000 cash.
The artist is due to appear in criminal court in St. George’s next Friday.
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