Carrollton Sex Offender Sentenced to Federal Prison for Manufacturing Ghost Guns and Possession of Methamphetamine

Richard Eric Greeson, 47, of Carrollton, Georgia, has been sentenced to seven years in federal prison for manufacturing and selling unserialized rifles, commonly known as “ghost guns,” and for possessing methamphetamine. Chief U.S. District Judge Timothy C. Batten, Sr. also sentenced Greeson to three years of supervised release following his prison term. Greeson pleaded guilty to engaging in the business of manufacturing and dealing firearms without a license and possession of methamphetamine on June 11, 2024.

The investigation began in September 2022 when Greeson’s probation officer discovered evidence that he was manufacturing firearms at his home in Carroll County. Greeson, who had been serving probation following a 2008 conviction for aggravated child molestation, was found with firearm parts and ammunition during a search of his truck. A subsequent search of his residence revealed a firearms workshop containing equipment used to manufacture guns.

Law enforcement also uncovered a buried gun case behind his home, containing a fully assembled, unserialized semiautomatic rifle, an AR lower receiver, over 400 rounds of ammunition, and eight high-capacity magazines. Greeson was arrested in December 2023 after being indicted by a grand jury for violating federal firearms laws. At the time of his arrest, agents seized methamphetamine, marijuana, and drug paraphernalia from his truck.

“This joint investigative effort by federal, state, and local law enforcement officers helped achieve Greeson’s prosecution and conviction, which makes our community safer,” said U.S. Attorney Ryan K. Buchanan. ATF Assistant Special Agent in Charge Alicia D. Jones added, “Criminals must understand that there are serious repercussions for the illegal possession, manufacturing, and selling of firearms.”

The investigation was led by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) with assistance from the Georgia Department of Community Supervision, the Carroll County Sheriff’s Office, and the Carrollton Police Department.