Bruce Rochefort, 56, was arraigned Friday in the Delta County 94th District Court on one count of possession of methamphetamine, one count of possession of analogues, three counts of weapons — firearms possession by prohibited person, two counts of weapon — firearms ammunition possession by prohibited person and one count of carrying concealed weapon.

The charges stem from an investigation that began when law enforcement from the MSP Manistique Outpost learned of an individual who was suspected of being in possession of firearms and was a convicted felon. Troopers confirmed that the suspect, Rochefort, was a convicted felon and was prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, according to MSP.

On Thursday, Rochefort was located in the Gladstone area, and a subsequent search warrant was executed on his vehicle. He was then taken into custody.

During the search of the vehicle, troopers located and seized a black pneumatic gun, a double-edged sword measuring more than 18 inches in length, hydrocodone pills and ammunition in four different calibers.

Bruce Rochefort, of Garden, was arrested following an investigation by Michigan State Police. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police)

Also on Thursday, a search warrant was executed at Rochefort’s home in Garden Township. Troopers located and seized 39 firearms, including rifles, shotguns and handguns, along with a large quantity of assorted ammunition, drug paraphernalia and a small amount of methamphetamine.

Rochefort was lodged at the Delta County Jail on a $25,000 bond cash/surety. He is scheduled to appear in court on July 9.

The MSP Manistique Outpost/Gladstone Post were assisted by MSP Emergency Support Team, UPSET, MSP Canine Unit, MSP Eighth District Traffic Safety Team, MSP Aviation Unit, Delta County Sheriff’s Office and Rampart EMS.

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Sophie Vogelmann can be reached at 906-786-2021 or svogelmann@dailypress.net.

Various firearms were seized after Michigan State Police conducted a search warrant on a residence in Garden. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police)

During the search of a Garden residence, Michigan State Police troopers located and seized 39 firearms, including rifles, shotguns, and handguns, along with a large quantity of assorted ammunition, drug paraphernalia, and a small amount of methamphetamine. (Photo courtesy of the Michigan State Police)