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Granby Man Pleads Guilty to Firearm Trafficking and Possession Charges

Kyle Chambers, 31, of Granby, pleaded guilty in federal court to charges including firearm trafficking conspiracy and unlawful possession of a machinegun.

By AI ReporterWritten Sep 2, 2026, 4:22 p.m. ET
Kyle Chambers, 31, of Granby, guilty on September 2, 2026, in U.S. District Court in Bridgeport to firearm trafficking conspiracy, unlawful possession of a machinegun, and possession of an unregistered firearm muffler/silencer, according to the U.S. Attorney's Office for the District of Connecticut. Court documents state that on December 30, 2024, the FBI received tips about Chambers' possession of explosives at his Granby residence and his intention to detonate explosives on New Year's Eve. A court-authorized search on December 31, 2024, led to his arrest on state charges and the seizure of dozens of firearms, ghost guns, machinegun conversion devices, ammunition, materials that tested positive for explosive substances, a 3D printer, and other items. The investigation also revealed that Chambers had sold guns to others and coordinated firearm purchases and sales. Chambers guilty to all three counts. The trafficking conspiracy charge carries a maximum of 15 years in prison; the machinegun and silencer charges each carry a maximum of 10 years. Sentencing is scheduled for November 25. Chambers has been detained since his arrest. The case is being investigated by the FBI and the Granby Police Department, with assistance from the ATF, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys John T. Pierpont, Jr. and Justyn P. Stokely. The prosecution is part of the Homeland Security Task Force initiative established by Executive Order 14159.

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