An unusual event took place in New York Cityafter police responded to a residence in Staten Island following an emergency call for a possible overdose. Once at the scene, They found a weapons cache unregistered belonging to Vincent Castiglia, an artist known for using human blood in his works.
On Sunday, August 25, emergency services went to a house in Wood Avenuelocated in the Tottenville neighborhood of Staten Island, after they were alerted to an unconscious person. Once on that property, Officers found Castiglia42 years old.
After being assisted by emergency personnel, Vincent Castiglia was arrested for possession of firearms without a licenseInstagram photo @ vincent_castiglia_gallery
Then, first aid began to be performed. While they were assisting him, A member of the medical staff noticed the presence of a firearm in the artist’s bedroomThe police, alerted by this observation, decided to carry out a more detailed inspection of the house.
What initially seemed like a simple case of overdose soon turned into a more complex criminal investigation. According to reports from New York Post, Officers found a loaded Smith & Wesson EZ .380 caliber pistol in the bedroom.with one bullet in the chamber and seven more in the magazine, placed in the bedpost. This discovery led to the obtaining of a search warrant the following day, during which More weapons and ammunition were discovered hidden in the residence.
Among the items confiscated was a Mossberg 12-gauge shotgun, hidden inside the bedroom closet and loaded with six cartridges. In addition, A KelTec 22 caliber pistol was seized with a high capacity charger and a Seecamp caliber 32 pistolwhich was found inside a vest in the bedroom.
Vincent Castiglia is an artist known for using human blood in his worksInstagram photo @ vincent_castiglia_gallery
Vincent Castiglia is no ordinary artist. His works attract attention because they are made with human blood.. According to the description in your websitehis paintings are “monochromatic, examining life, death and the human condition.” Unlike other surrealists who draw inspiration from fantasies or dreams, His works are deeply connected with his own life experience.
Castiglia has been internationally recognized and has exhibited his art in museums and galleries both in the United States and abroad. Among his most notable achievements is the honor of being the first American artist invited to a solo exhibition at the H.R. Giger Museum gallery in Switzerland in 2008His work has appeared on album covers, movie posters, and has been the subject of attention in various media outlets.
Vincent Castiglia presented his art in galleries in the United States as well as internationally.Instagram photo @ vincent_castiglia_gallery
Despite his success in the art world, the artist now faces serious legal problems. Possession of weapons discovered in your home is illegal in New York Citysince it did not have the necessary licenses to own them. According to New York PostCastiglia claimed to have purchased and registered one of the guns at a shooting range in Florida, but this was not enough as he did not have the appropriate license.
Authorities have charged him with multiple countswhich include illegal possession of firearms and ammunition. Currently, He is being held at Rikers Island with bail set at $100,000 cash.He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and is scheduled to return to court in St. George.
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