State Police arrest Middleburgh man for possessing firearms

22 March 2023
 
 NEW YORK STATE POLICE 
 Major Dennis J. Schager
 Troop G Commander
 
 
 
 
 
PRESS RELEASE

On March 20, 2023, State Police of Princetown arrested John E. Stuerke, 45, of Middleburgh, NY, for Criminal Contempt in the First Degree. 

An active Court Order was in effect prohibiting Stuerke from possessing any firearms. On March 20, 2023, an investigation discovered and seized over one dozen illegally possessed firearms in Stuerke’s home. He has a previous conviction of Criminal Contempt.  

Stuerke was arrested at his home and transported to SP Cobleskill for processing. He was arraigned at the Schoharie County Centralized Arraignment Part Court and released on his own recognizance. 

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