A 15-year-old Albany resident is charged with possessing both drugs and a loaded firearm.
In the vicinity of Orange Street and Robin Street, deputies were investigating drug use. According to the Albany County Sheriff’s Office, the teenager fled but was apprehended shortly after.
According to the authorities, the teenager had crack cocaine and a loaded 9mm handgun with an extended magazine.
The minor received an appearance ticket and is scheduled to appear in Albany County Family Court later. He was given to a guardian by law.