Troy man accused of having illegal gun

Juvenile accused of stealing from Halfmoon home

A juvenile male is accused of stealing over $3,000 worth of property. The youth allegedly entered a residence on Devonshire Way in the town of Halfmoon on July 14 around 3 a.m., according to the Saratoga County Sheriff's Office.

A Troy man is accused of having an illegal gun.

Officers stopped Ajani Pinder, 19, on July 13 around 5:30 p.m. on a bicycle around 3rd and Congress streets. Pinder left the scene. He was found nearby carrying a modified loaded shotgun in a cross-body pouch.

Pinder was charged with criminal possession of a weapon, criminal contempt and obstructing governmental administration. He was arraigned and sent to Rensselaer County Jail. He’s now out on bail.