A county man accused of kidnapping a Sheffield couple at gunpoint and taking them to South Carolina was brought back to Warren County on Monday.

Michael C. Burham, 34, of Russell, formerly of Ashville (N.Y.), was brought from Chautauqua County, where he was being held, to Warren County jail by the Warren County Sheriff’s Office.

Sheriff Brian Zeybel escorted Burham from the courthouse parking lot through the sally port entrance to the jail shortly after 1:30 p.m.

Burham was arraigned before District Judge Raymond Zydonik on charges including three first-degree felonies – two counts of kidnapping and one of burglary; five other felonies – two counts of aggravated assault and one each of theft by unlawful taking, receiving stolen property, and criminal trespass; 15 misdemeanors; and three summary counts.

Each count of kidnapping carries a penalty of up to 20 years in prison and up to a $25,000 fine, as does the burglary charge. The aggravated assault charges carry maximums of up to 10 years and a $25,000 fine each.