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Wilmington Police Department
Tuesday December 19th, 2023 :: 09:45 a.m. EST

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Wilmington Police arrest wanted man, recover firearm:

Wilmington Police have arrested a wanted man and recovered a firearm.
 
On December 15 at approximately 8:45 p.m., members of the Safe Streets Task Force conducted a motor vehicle stop in the 1200 block of Northeast Boulevard after observing a vehicle commit a traffic infraction. Police made contact with the driver, 25-year-old Nyzear Burton, who was wanted and does not have a valid license.
 
Police took Burton into custody without incident, and recovered a concealed 9mm handgun and ammunition.
 
He has been charged with the following offense, in addition to traffic-related violations:

  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
Burton was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $8,000 cash-only bail.

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

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