Missing Troy Teen Arrested with Loaded Gun in Albany

16-year-old faces felony charges after deputies find defaced pistol with extended magazine

Apr. 3, 2026 at 1:23pm

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An extreme close-up photograph of a defaced handgun with an extended magazine, lit by a harsh, direct flash against a black background, conceptually illustrating the illegal firearm possession incident.A recent arrest of a missing Troy teen with a defaced, loaded pistol exposes ongoing concerns about illegal gun possession among youth in the Albany region.Albany Today

A 16-year-old boy from Troy, New York has been arrested and charged with three counts of criminal possession of a weapon after Albany County sheriff's deputies found him carrying a loaded, defaced Smith & Wesson .22 caliber pistol with an extended 24-round magazine. The teen had also been reported missing out of Troy.

Why it matters

This incident highlights ongoing concerns about gun violence and illegal firearm possession, especially among youth, in the Albany and Troy areas. It also raises questions about why the teen was reported missing and what circumstances led to him being found armed in Albany.

The details

According to the Albany County Sheriff's Office, members of the Community Oriented Policing Effort (SCOPE) Unit arrested the 16-year-old boy on Thursday, April 2nd around 2:17 pm near the intersection of South Pearl Street and Herkimer Street in Albany. Deputies said the boy had the loaded, defaced pistol hidden in his front waistband, and the gun's serial number appeared to have been intentionally obscured.

  • The arrest occurred on Thursday, April 2, 2026 around 2:17 pm.
  • The teen was due to appear in Albany County Family Court on April 3, 2026.

The players

Albany County Sheriff's Office

The law enforcement agency that made the arrest and is handling the case.

16-year-old Troy resident

The teen who was arrested and charged with three counts of criminal possession of a weapon after being found with a loaded, defaced pistol.

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What’s next

The teen is due to appear in Albany County Family Court on April 3, 2026, where a judge will determine if he will be released or held in a juvenile detention facility.

The takeaway

This arrest underscores the need for continued efforts to address gun violence and illegal firearm possession, particularly among young people, in the Capital Region. It also raises questions about the circumstances that led to the teen being reported missing and found armed in Albany.