Man Arrested on Burglary and Weapons Charges in Coeymans

John Fox, 31, of Averill Park, was taken into custody after allegedly attempting to break into a home while armed and threatening to shoot the occupants.

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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Police in Coeymans, New York arrested a 31-year-old man named John Fox on Monday after he allegedly attempted to break into a home while armed with a loaded 9mm ghost handgun and threatening to shoot the occupants. Fox was charged with a number of felonies related to the attempted burglary and illegal weapons possession.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and illegal firearms in the Coeymans and surrounding Albany County region. The discovery of additional illegal weapons and controlled substances during the subsequent searches of Fox's residences also raises questions about the scope of his alleged criminal activities.

The details

According to Coeymans Police Chief Marc V. Tryon, officers responded to a report of an armed male attempting to break into a residence on Camille Drive. They arrested John Fox and found him in possession of a loaded 9mm ghost handgun. Fox was charged with a range of felonies including attempted burglary, criminal use of a firearm, criminal possession of a weapon, attempted assault, reckless endangerment, and drug possession. Police later executed search warrants at Fox's homes in Cohoes and Averill Park, recovering eight illegal handguns, three illegal rifles, two shotguns, 30 high-capacity magazines, ammunition, a 3D printer, and controlled substances.

  • On Monday, February 20, 2026, police responded to the reported attempted break-in on Camille Drive and arrested John Fox.
  • Following Fox's arrest, police executed search warrants at his residences in Cohoes and Averill Park.

The players

John Fox

A 31-year-old man from Averill Park, New York who was arrested and charged with a range of felonies related to the attempted burglary and illegal weapons possession.

Marc V. Tryon

The Coeymans Police Chief who provided details about the incident and Fox's arrest.

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What they’re saying

“Police arrested a man Monday after he allegedly attempted to break into a home while armed and threatening to shoot the occupants.”

— Marc V. Tryon, Coeymans Police Chief (newportdispatch.com)

What’s next

Additional charges are expected as police continue to investigate the full scope of Fox's alleged criminal activities.

The takeaway

This incident underscores the ongoing challenges law enforcement faces in addressing gun violence and the proliferation of illegal firearms, even in smaller communities like Coeymans. It also raises concerns about the potential for 3D-printed 'ghost guns' to further complicate efforts to regulate and track firearms.