Middleburgh man arrested after recklessly firing guns
MIDDLEBURGH, N.Y. (NEWS10)-- On Oct. 11, a Middleburgh man was arrested after an investigation into a man recklessly shooting guns. Jeremiah Gagne, 36, faces multiple charges.
On Oct. 8, around 3:09 a.m. Troopers responded to a home in Middleburgh for reports of a possible trespass. As Troopers were arriving, Gagne reportedly shot three rounds from long guns in a reckless manner to different directions.
Upon further investigation, Troopers revealed that Gagne was illegally in possession of six guns, as he had prior felony convictions. State Police seized the guns, and he was arrested days later.
Charges:
- One count of Reckless Endangerment in the first degree
- Six counts of Criminal Possession of a Weapon in the fourth degree
After his arrest, he was transported to the State Police barracks in Cobleskill for processing. Gagne was later transported to the Schoharie County Correctional Facility, awaiting arraignment.