Ghost Gun: Warren County Teen Arrested 3rd Time For Firearm Offenses, Prosecutor Says

Authorities said Thursday, July 3, that a 19-year-old Warren County boy was charged with many offenses after a shooting last month.

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Following an investigation into a gunshot that took place in Greenwich Township on Saturday, June 7, Jared Benka-Coker, a resident of Stewartsville, was taken into custody, according to the Warren County Prosecutor’s Office.

According to investigators, a loaded 9 mm untraceable ghost gun and 31 round high capacity magazines were found during a search warrant at a Greenwich residence.

According to officials, Benka-Coker is also facing multiple firearms accusations and allegations related to his involvement in hiring children to commit crimes. According to officials, two young Pennsylvanians were also taken into custody for their roles in the Greenwich shooting.

Benka-Coker has been charged with three gun-related offenses since November of last year, including instances in Greenwich and Phillipsburg.

Currently incarcerated in the Warren County Correctional Center is Benka-Coker.