Receive alerts from your local agencies
...or text your ZIP CODE to 888777 for mobile alerts

Full Notification

Wilmington Police Department
Monday February 6th, 2023 :: 04:46 p.m. EST

Advisory

Wilmington Police arrest juvenile on gun charges:

Wilmington Police have arrested a juvenile on gun charges.

On January 27 at approximately 3:43 p.m., members of the Street Crimes Unit were in the 1000 block of Wright Street when they observed a 17-year-old juvenile acting in a suspicious manner.  When police attempted to make contact with him, he fled on foot.  Police were able to quickly take him into custody without incident.  Police recovered a loaded 9mm handgun that was reported stolen.

The 17-year-old was charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited ( 2 counts )
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
  • Resisting Arrest
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $14,000 cash-only bail.

Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801

Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

Submit an anonymous web tip

Navigate & Discover