NORRISTOWN — A Philadelphia woman has admitted to her role in a gun trafficking organization, allegedly led by three men linked to a deadly Lower Merion home invasion burglary and which dealt in 3D-printed ghost guns, suppressors and machine gun conversion devices.
Frances S. Staten, 38, of the 4100 block of Edgely Road, pleaded guilty in Montgomery County Court to multiple charges of illegal sale or transfer of firearms, criminal use of a communication facility, prohibited offensive weapon, and conspiracy to sell or transfer firearms in connection with incidents that occurred between June 2024 and January 2025.
Judge Risa Vetri Ferman deferred sentencing so that court officials can complete a background investigation report about Staten, who will undergo drug and alcohol evaluations…