On April 2, 2026 a Detective received notice from the Pennsylvania State Police requesting an investigation in regards to a prohibited person attemping to purchase a firearm in Wind Gap on December 16, 2025. The subject of the investigation was identified as Frederick Milford. A review of Milford's criminal history revealed previous convictions prohibiting him from possessing/purchasing firearms. A review of the forms completed at the time of the attempted purchase showed Milford answered "No" to questions about his past criminal history. Charges were approved by the Northampton County District Attorney's Office and Milford agreed to turn himself in. Milford was arraigned on the charges in front of MDJ Kemmerer on April 8, 2026 and committed to Northampton County Prison due to lack of bail.