State police Sgt. Stephen Jones said authorities were trying to determine why Hinkel had so many weapons and so much ammunition, as well as whether any of those items were stolen or prohibited. Hinkel has not yet been charged in connection with the weapons or ammunition, but could faces charges soon.
Two state police troopers had gone to Hinkel's home Monday as part of a burglary investigation, Jones said Thursday. After speaking with Hinkel, the troopers told him they wanted to take him back to their office for further questioning.
The 59-year-old man asked if he could get a jacket from his home, and all three men went inside. Hinkel then allegedly grabbed a loaded .45-caliber handgun. One of the two troopers subdued him and the pair soon noticed other firearms in the residence, Jones said.
Hinkel was charged with three count of aggravated assault on a police officer, and later released on $10,000 bail. He did not immediately respond to a telephone message left at his home on Thursday, and Jones said he did not know if Hinkel had retained a lawyer.
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