Albany man arrested for illegal firearm possession as a convicted felon

Albany, NY — Federal authorities announced, 37-year-old Christopher Wright of Albany, was arrested and charged with illegal firearm possession as a previously convicted felon.

According to a criminal complaint, Wright was found in possession of seven firearms—including four pistols, a revolver, a rifle, and a shotgun—along with ammunition and suspected narcotics at his residence.

One of the firearms had been reported stolen in July 2024. Due to a prior felony conviction in New York, Wright was prohibited from owning firearms…

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