600 illegal CCW permits

COLUMBUS, Ohio --
Three people are facing charges, accused of helping falsify permits to carry a concealed weapon.

According to Franklin County Sheriff Zach Scott, an undercover investigation began in April 2012 into the issuance of fraudulent training certificates to obtain a CCW permit.

The sheriff's office said that through the investigation, it was determined that three people were allegedly involved in the permit scheme.

It is alleged that 62-year-old John Michael Marshall, a certified firearm instructor, was selling his signed training certificates to 41-year-old Adam Chaykin and 48-year-old Ken Fouch, who were allegedly conducting illegal training classes, which fell far short from the required training.

Investigators said that in some cases, no training occurred.

The suspects are charged with complicity to falsification to obtain a CCW permit.

In June 2012, evidence was obtained from search warrants at the suspects' homes.

According to the sheriff's office, it is alleged that approximately 600 people may have obtained their CCW permits after being led to believe that their training was valid.

Authorities said the majority of the permits were issued in Franklin County.

The sheriff's office said that all CCW permits issued as part of the alleged scheme, which were obtained after January 1, 2010 will be suspended.

If the validity of a permit is in question, the permit holder will receive a letter from the Franklin County Sheriff’s Office with further information.

Anyone with questions can call the Franklin County Sheriff’s CCW permit office at 614-525-5090.

 

this doesn't happen in just OH. aparently someone caught a canary.