D.A. Bragg & NYPD Commissioner Tisch: Man Indicted For Selling Firearms To Undercover Officer In Harlem

Moore Sold Over $8K In Illegal Firearms

Manhattan District Attorney Alvin L. Bragg, Jr., and New York City Police Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch today announced the indictment of JOSEPH MOORE, 48, for selling a total of eight firearms, including an assault weapon, to an undercover officer over the course of six months in Harlem. MOORE also possessed eight additional firearms in his Harlem apartment, six of which were loaded, which were found during the execution of a court-authorized search warrant. MOORE is charged in a New York State Supreme Court indictment with Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the First Degree and Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, among other charges. ^[1] MOORE was previously arraigned in Supreme Court on October 29, 2024, in relation to the gun sales and was arraigned today on a superseding indictment.

"As alleged, Joseph Moore purposely sold dangerous, illegal firearms to an undercover officer on several occasions," said District Attorney Bragg. "The guns Moore allegedly sold had a significant risk of causing harm to fellow Manhattanites, and I am thankful that one of the NYPD's brave undercover officers was able to prevent the weapons from making it onto our city's streets. Protecting Manhattan's communities from gun violence remains my top priority and we will continue using all the tools at our disposal to reduce gun violence."

"This case highlights the ongoing proliferation of illegal firearms in many neighborhoods that still need our assistance, as well as the daily efforts of the NYPD to prevent these weapons from falling into the hands of criminals," said NYPD Commissioner Jessica S. Tisch. "Our dedicated officers have successfully removed more than 5,850 illegal guns from the streets of New York City this year. I commend the bravery of our undercover officer in this specific case and express gratitude to our partners at the Manhattan district attorney's office for their commitment to our shared mission of ensuring public safety."

According to court documents and statements made on the record in court, from approximately April 2024 to October 2024, MOORE sold eight firearms to an undercover officer, which he sold to him on the street in front of his Harlem apartment building, near West 135th Street and Broadway.

On April 15, 2024, MOORE sold the undercover officer two firearms, including one loaded and one assault weapon, for a total of over $2,700.

Pictured: Guns Sold to the Undercover Officer

On May 27, 2024, MOORE sold the undercover officer two defaced firearms for approximately $2,000.

On October 2, 2024, MOORE sold the undercover officer four firearms for a total of over $3,700.

MOORE was arrested at his apartment on October 28, 2024, as the NYPD executed a court-authorized search warrant of his apartment. Officers recovered eight additional firearms. Six of the firearms were loaded, including two assault weapons, an Intratec 9mm lugar caliber semi-automatic pistol and a Palmetto State Armory 300 blackout caliber semi-automatic assault rifle. They also recovered a wooden rifle, which was unloaded and unassembled. Additionally, they recovered a 3D printer, which has the ability to make modifications to firearms, and clothing and accessories MOORE was allegedly seen wearing during the gun sales.

Pictured: Guns, Parts, and Ammunition Seized from MOORE's Apartment

Assistant D.A. and Attorney in Charge of Drug Strategies Kaitrin Roberts is handling the prosecution of this case, under the supervision of Assistant D.A. Christopher Prevost (Chief of the Violent Criminal Enterprises Unit and Deputy Chief of the Trial Division) and Executive Assistant D.A. Lisa DelPizzo (Chief of the Trial Division). Investigative Analyst Mathew Nelson provided valuable assistance.

D.A. Bragg thanked the New York City Police Department's Narcotics Borough Manhattan North, Violent Crime Squad, particularly Detective James Burpoe and the undercover detectives.

Defendant Information:
JOSEPH MOORE
New York, NY

Charged:

• Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the First Degree, a class B felony, one count
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree, a class C felony, nine counts
• Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree, a class D felony, six counts
• Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the Third Degree, a class D felony, eight counts

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^[1] The charges contained in the indictment are merely allegations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. All factual recitations are derived from documents filed in court and statements made on the record in court.

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