35-year-old Malta man arrested and charged with 22 counts of weapon possession, manufacturing large capacity ammunition devices

Jeffery P. Azzoto, 35, of Malta was arrested by the Saratoga County Sheriff’s Office following a harassment complaint that reportedly happened on Wednesday on Traver Road in Wilton. Officials were made aware of the complaint the following day.

Officials say Azzoto is accused of intentionally, for no legitimate purpose, engaging in conduct that caused harm to the victim’s mental and emotional wellbeing, by initiating communication with them after being told to stop.

Additionally, he is accused of possessing assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices, as well as manufacturing the large capacity ammunition devices, said the Sheriff’s Office.

Police investigated the complaint and led a search warrant execution at a residence on Arrow Wood Place in Malta, which led to Azzoto’s arrest.

Azzoto was charged with the following:

• 22 counts of third-degree criminal possession of a weapon
• 4 counts of manufacturing large capacity ammunition feeding devices
• 3 counts of criminal possession of a firearm
• Fourth-degree stalking

Authorities say he was arraigned in Milton Town Court and remanded to the Saratoga County Jail pending further proceedings.