A Utica man is facing several charges for allegedly going through cars in the area of Ashland Avenue.

Police say 20-year old Frank Brinkley was in possession of property stolen from a vehicle including a GPS unit, credit cards and shotgun shells.

While he was being arrested, Brinkley allegedly threatened to shoot one of the officers and his family.

Brinkley is charged with grand larceny, criminal possession of stolen property and menacing.

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