VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY)– Police in Virginia Beach have now arrested three people in connection with an illegal firearm purchase.

On January 31, officers arrested 22-year-old Alexis Guzman and charged him with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Following Guzman’s arrest, police continued to investigate how he acquired the firearm.

Alexis Guzman(Courtesy: VBSO)

On May 16, officers executed multiple search warrants and seized two additional firearms, firearm parts and accessories. As a result, police arrested 27-year-old Vincent Elliott and 25-year-old Tyler Woleslagle. Elliott is charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and conspiracy to sell a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Woleslagle is charged with Providing a Firearm to a Convicted Felon.

This investigation is ongoing. Anyone with information pertaining to this investigation is asked to contact VBPD at (757) 385-4101 or Crime Solvers at 1-888-LOCK-U-UP or P3Tips.com