Two teens led state police on a chase through the City of Rochester on Wednesday night.
The teens, ages 16 and 17, threw a loaded handgun out of the vehicle during the pursuit.
They were both charged with second degree criminal possession of a weapon, third degree criminal possession of a weapon, third degree criminal possession of a controlled substance and unlawful fleeing.
The 17-year-old has a previous criminal possession of a weapon charge currently pending.
Both will answer to the charges at a later date.
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