Schenectady man faces federal gun, drug charges

A Schenectady man has been indicted on federal drug and weapons charges.

Nekie Ricks, 31, is accused of having cocaine with intent to distribute in August 2022. He also had a pistol. Ricks is not allowed to own guns because he has a previous felony conviction, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Ricks was arraigned Thursday and ordered to be held pending trial.