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Wilmington Police have arrested a wanted New Castle man on drug and weapons charges.

On January 2 at approximately 2:48 p.m., police were in the 1100 block of Maryland Avenue when they observed 29-year-old Taaji Hooker, of New Castle, acting in a suspicious manner.  Police made contact with Hooker and learned he had several outstanding warrants for his arrest.  Hooker was taken into custody without incident and police recovered a large knife, 47.8 grams of cocaine, .329 grams of heroin, and $445 in currency.  While in custody, Hooker provided officers with a false name.

Hooker was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Controlled Substance with the Intent to Deliver in Tier 3 Quantity
• Criminal Impersonation
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Instrument