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Wilmington Police have arrested a Newark man on gun charges.

On February 24, at approximately 3:11 p.m., members of the Street Crimes Unit conducted a vehicle stop in the 2100 block of Menser Way. Upon stopping the vehicle, 23-year-old Jerry Toston of Newark, fled from the vehicle on foot. Police quickly took Toston into custody without incident. Following a brief investigation, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun, and a loaded .40-caliber handgun.

Toston was charged with the following offenses:

• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited – Two Counts
• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
• Resisting Arrest