A Knox man was charged with multiple weapons offenses after police allegedly found multiple high-powered weapons, including grenades, a grenade launcher and an AR-15 style rifle at his home, the Albany County Sheriff’s office said.

On Sunday Albany County Sheriff’s officers received a call for an emotionally disturbed man at a home in Knox. Police said Edward J. Reis, 43, texted a woman that, “he wanted to go to Arizona and euthanize himself,” and police were unable to find him.

When deputies arrived at his home they found a locked room that stored over a dozen firearms, explosives, grenades, a grenade launcher and materials commonly used to make explosive devices.

"It was an insane scene," said Sheriff Craig Apple. "We have no idea what his intentions were."

Reis was the only person ever allowed in the room, deputies were told.

When they discovered the explosives and tripwires deputies drew back and called State Police, Apple said.

Reis also allegedly had a forged New York State Pistol Permit. The State Police Bomb Disposal Unit assisted with removing the explosives.

Apple said he did not know what Reis' intentions were beyond self-harm but added that deputies did not find anything that indicated he planned on attacking others.

Family members told law enforcement that Reis suffered from post-traumatic stress disorder and had served in the Special Forces. Several publications for the 109 Airlift Wing mention an Edward Reis, including a promotion to technical sergeant and a listing for being awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal. A call to the 109th's public information office was not immediately returned.

Deputies called surrounding agencies in an attempt to find Reis. He was eventually located at a motel on Columbia Turnpike in East Greenbush.

Police made contact with him through a crisis negotiator and Reis left the room after a few minutes. Inside the motel room police found a loaded AR-15 style rifle with 50 rounds on the bed, deputies said.

Reis was taken to Albany County jail to await arraignment in Knox town court. He is charged with felony criminal possession of a forged instrument and criminal possession of a weapon as well as five misdemeanor counts of criminal possession of a weapon.