Fulton man arrested on burglary charges

A Fulton man was arrested Tuesday morning after items stolen from a Center Street residence were found in his possession.

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Michael L. Welch, 30, was taken into custody on a charge of second degree burglary, stealing and possession of drug paraphernalia.

According to a release from the Fulton Police Department, officers investigated a burglary on Center Street on May 22. Information gathered during that investigation led to the development of Welch as a suspect.

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