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Wilmington Police Department
Thursday May 16th, 2024 :: 02:05 p.m. EDT

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Wilmington Police arrest man on gun charges:

Wilmington Police have arrested a man on gun charges.

On May 10, at approximately 11:04 p.m., members of the Uniformed Services Division responded to the 1700 block of West 3rd Street, in reference to a person with a gun. Upon arrival, officers attempted to make contact with a male subject, who fled on foot. Following a brief foot pursuit, police took 22-year-old Anthony Johnson into custody without incident and recovered a loaded 9mm handgun.

Johnson has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
  • Resisting Arrest
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $12,000 secured bail.

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

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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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