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Kingston man held on gun charges as danger to community since November to be released on cash bail

Kingston man held on gun charges as danger to community since November to be released on cash bail (Kingston Police)

KINGSTON, Mass. — A Kingston man who has been held without bail on gun charges since a dangerousness hearing in November is set to be released on cash bail on Monday.

Charles Santos’ bail was set at $2,500, with conditions for his release to include GPS monitoring and a curfew so he can work, according to the court.

Santos, who is prohibited from possessing firearms, was arrested on gun charges in November after police said they found an AR-style rifle, various firearm accessories and other items in his home.

Police in November charged Santos with unlawful possession of a large capacity firearm, possession of ammunition without an FID card, and possession of a Class E drug. He has been held without bail for 119 days.

Kingston Police arrested Santos on Nov. 4, 2023 after detectives executed a search warrant at a home on Howland’s Lane.

“The suspect, based on his history, is prohibited from possessing firearms,” police said in a statement at the time.

Police allege that Santos possessed a firearm, various firearms parts or ammunition, and was using a 3D printer to manufacture firearms.

During their search, investigators found Santos “in possession of a fully operational AR-style rifle, various firearms accessories, a 3D printer, 3D printed firearms parts, body armor, Class E substances (steroids) and additional evidence,” police said. A photograph of the items seized by police shows only a portion of the evidence, police said in November.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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