Andes Man Arrested on Firearm Charge

ANDES — Sheriff Craig S. DuMond announced the arrest of an Andes resident for Criminal Possession of a Firearm.
On March 28th, 2025, members of the Delaware County Sheriffs Office Criminal Investigation Division received a report of a threat made to an Insurance Company. Information provided in the complaint alleged that Robert A. Meredith, 75, of Andesmade multiple death threats to employees of the insurance company.  
Investigators later interviewed Meredith at his residence about the allegations. During the course of their investigation, Investigators found that Meredith was in possession of a firearm, specifically described as a semi-automatic pistol. Investigators also allege that Meredith did not possess a New York State Pistol Permit.
At the conclusion of their investigation, Meredith was arrested and charged with one count of Criminal Possession of a Firearm, a class E Felony.
Following arrest processing, Meredith was released on an appearance ticket returnable to Andes Town Court at a later date.