State Police arrest two following illegal firearm sale investigation

Press Release

On February 28, 2025, the State Police, Troop G, Violent Gang and Narcotics Enforcement Team (VGNET) with the assistance of the Capital Special Operations Response Team (SORT) arrested:

Tyler R. Kelly, 30, of Clifton Park, NY, for two counts of Criminal Sale of a Firearm in the third degree.

Patrick A. McKee, 34, of Schodack, NY, for two counts of Criminal Possession of a Firearm.

During an ongoing investigation into the illegal sale and possession of firearms, Investigators executed multiple search warrants in Halfmoon, NY, and Schodack, NY, on February 28, 2025. As a result, Kelly and McKee were both arrested, and 21 guns were seized.

Kelly and McKee were processed and then arraigned at the Schodack Town Court.  Kelly was remanded to the Rensselaer County Correction Facility without bail. McKee was released on his own recognizance.