John Vernon Ross Jr., 67, charged with unsworn falsification after attempted firearm purchase
Authorities say a 67-year-old man attempted to buy a firearm despite being prohibited; charges followed information from the Pennsylvania State Police PICS unit.
On July 21, 2026, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department charged 67-year-old John Vernon Ross Jr. with Unsworn Falsification to Authorities after an alleged attempt to purchase a firearm while prohibited from doing so. The Pennsylvania State Police PICS Challenge Section provided the information that led to the charges, which were filed at District Court 03-2-04. All persons are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.