NYSP: Man charged with menacing a police officer in town of Ohio

OHIO- A local man is accused of numerous offenses, including felonies, all stemming from complaints of a menacing incident earlier this week.

George E. Blackshear, 73, of Cold Brook, NY was arrested Wednesday morning by the New York State Police (Herkimer). He is officially charged with two felony counts of criminally possessing a weapon in the second-degree (loaded firearm), along with anther felony count of menacing a police officer and a misdemeanor count of criminally possessing a weapon in the fourth-degree (w/intent to use).

According to Troopers, these charges all trace back to reports of a menacing incident Tuesday in the town of Ohio.

At press time, Blackshear’s arrest status was listed as held and the State Police said an investigation is pending.

Image courtesy via the New York State Police.