An Ulster County man who was wanted on minor weed charges is facing more charges after he was found by police, allegedly with a loaded gun.

On Tuesday, members of the Kingston Police Department spotted 20-year-old Malcom Thomas of Kingston on Henry Streeet. Thomas was wanted for a misdemeanor marijuana charge in Kingston Court, police say.

While arresting Thomas, he was allegedly found with a loaded. 45 caliber handgun.

Thomas was charged with three-counts of criminal possession of a weapon. He was remanded to Ulster County Jail on $5,000 cash bail or $10,000 bond.

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