John Vernon Ross Jr. charged with unsworn falsification to authorities
A 67-year-old Lower Saucon Township man was charged after trying to buy a firearm despite being prohibited; the tip came from the Pennsylvania State Police PICS Challenge Section.
On July 21, 2026, the Lower Saucon Township Police Department charged 67-year-old John Vernon Ross Jr. with Unsworn Falsification to Authorities. Authorities say the charge stems from an incident in which Ross attempted to purchase a firearm despite being prohibited; the Pennsylvania State Police PICS Challenge Section provided the information that led to the charge. The case was filed at District Court 03-2-04; all persons are presumed innocent until proven guilty.