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Wilmington Police Department
Friday January 13th, 2023 :: 09:18 a.m. EST

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Wilmington Police arrest man on gun charges:

Wilmington Police have arrested a man on gun charges.

On January 6 at approximately 9:00 a.m., police responded to the area of Lancaster Avenue and North Harrison Streets for an aggravated menacing complaint.  Upon arrival, police made contact with 35-year-old Jose Diaz-Rivera.  Through investigative measures, police were able to identify Diaz-Rivera as the suspect in the aggravated menacing.  Police took Diaz-Rivera into custody and recovered a loaded 9mm handgun. 

Diaz-Rivera was charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of a Firearm during the Commission of a Felony
  • Aggravated Menacing
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 20 and released after posting $15,000 secured bail.
 

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Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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