On December 09, 2025, at 2:12 p.m., Monroe County Sheriff’s deputies were called to check on the welfare of Cameron Sanderson. When deputies arrived, they located Sanderson inside the home inhaling “duster.” Deputies detained Sanderson for his safety and ensured EMS could enter the home to render medical treatment.

During the investigation, deputies observed one round of live rifle ammunition on the floor in the home. Sanderson is known to law enforcement as a convicted felon, which means it is illegal for him to possess any firearms or ammunition.

Deputies worked with investigators, who were able to obtain a search warrant for the home.

Upon serving the search warrant, investigators found a Polymer 80 semi-automatic handgun that was loaded with six rounds of 9mm ammunition in the attached magazine. The firearm was found in a hidden compartment in the bedroom of the home. The firearm is a ghost gun, a term used to describe a firearm that is not properly registered or trackable, making it difficult for law enforcement to investigate when used in a crime. Ghost guns rarely have a serial number, and are commonly manufactured using 3D-printing.

Investigators also located several magazines and additional rounds of ammunition in the home.

Sanderson has two felony convictions and sixteen misdemeanor convictions; some of which include offenses resulting from the possession of firearms.

 Cameron S. Sanderson, 54, of Pittsford, is charged with:

  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Second Degree (Class C-Felony) 
  • Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the Third Degree (Class D-Felony) 

Following the arrest on December 9, 2025, Sanderson was transported to Monroe County CAP court for arraignment. After arraignment, Sanderson was held on bail in the amount of $10,000 cash/$20,000 bond. On December 16, 2025, Sanderson posted bail and was released on pre-trial with an electronic ankle monitor as a condition of his release.

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Deputy David Marcucci
Public Information Officer
Monroe County Sheriff’s Office
MCSOCommunications@monroecounty.gov
(585) 753-4840