MIDDLEBURGH - The State Police have arrested a man on multiple weapons charges, but also suspect him in a series of burglaries around the area. Eugene Falco, 64, of Middleburgh was arrested in Cobleskill for Criminal Possession of a Weapon 3rd degree, two counts of Criminal Purchase of a Weapon and Criminal Possession of Stolen Property 4th degree.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office, Otsego County Sheriff's Office and State Police in Fonda have all been investigating Falco, suspected in a string of burglaries. This investigation led to the issuing of warrant to search his residence. Upon search, multiple weapons that he was forbidden to own due to a prior conviction were found. In addition, it is believed that two weapons were purchased with funds from proceeds from burglaries.

He also had a wood splitter believed to be stolen from the Otsego County Sheriff's Office. He was arraigned in Town of Middleburgh court and faces $50,000 bail or $100,000 bond.

This also comes after the announcement of another Middleburgh man's arrest for grand larceny.