Ethan James Boswell, 17 of Rome, was arrested this week after reports said he was found prowling around a home on Sylvan Street while wearing a mask around 3 am.
Officers said that when they arrived on the scene, Bowell attempted to flee on foot.
After being taken into custody, police said that Bowell was found with a handgun that had its serial number removed.
Boswell is charged with possession of a firearm by someone under the age of 18, wearing a mask to conceal identity, criminal trespass, obstruction, prowling and criminal use of an article with an altered Id mark.
