Gregory Geemar Charles North Jr, 17 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found in possession of a stolen Glock 17.
North, who has a pattern of criminal activity, has been jailed for gun charges before.
The gun was found during the execution of a search warrant at his home at 545A East 14 Street.
North is charged with felony theft by receiving stolen property and possession of a gun by an underage person.
