A Herkimer man is facing charges in connection with a home invasion on Monday night.

Herkimer Police have charged Jon Martin with assault, criminal possession of a weapon and menacing.

Police say Martin entered a home on King Street and assaulted a man living there with what turned out to be a fake handgun.

Martin is being held in the Herkimer Count jail without bail.

The victim suffered minor injuries.

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