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Wilmington Police Department
Tuesday April 7th, 2026 :: 03:09 p.m. EDT

Advisory

Wilmington Police arrest male juvenile on gun charges:

Wilmington Police have arrested a juvenile male on gun charges following a vehicle stop.

On April 6th at approximately 11:56 a.m., a member of the Uniformed Services Division conducted a vehicle stop in the area of West 7th and North Madison Streets in reference to a vehicle violation. The officer made contact with a 17-year-old male passenger and took him into custody without incident.  The officer recovered a loaded .9mm handgun.

The 17-year-old male has been charged with the following offenses:

  • Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
  • Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
He was arraigned in the Justice of the Peace Court 11 and was committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $10,000 secured bail.
 

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

Contact
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Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151

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