Police: A 14-year-old boy from Albany had a pistol loaded

A 14-year-old boy from Albany is charged with possession of a weapon.

Police responded to the 100 block of Commerce Avenue around 7:45 p.m. Wednesday for reports of a person with a weapon.

Officers stopped a group of people. Police searched the person’s bag and found a loaded 9mm handgun.

The boy’s name is not being released due to his age. He was charged with criminal possession of a weapon. He was released on an appearance ticket and required parole in Albany County at a later date.