The Cape Coral Police Department uncovered illegal weaponry while serving a warrant for multiple felonies, adding the weapons charges to the suspect’s list of troubles.

The Property Crimes Unit identified William Meyer (W/M, DOB: 9-2-91) as the suspect in a residential burglary that occurred on October 15th. A search warrant was obtained and served on Meyer’s residence, which recovered stolen property from the burglary.

During the search, detectives also located a short-barreled rifle and a second suppressed short-barreled rifle, which Meyer did not have the proper licensing/stamps to possess.

William Meyer was charged with burglary of a dwelling causing damage over $1000, grand theft, dealing in stolen property, providing false information to a pawnbroker, and possession of a short-barreled rifle (2 counts).

He was transported to the Lee County Jail.