Wilmington Police have arrested a juvenile male on gun charges.
On May 21st at approximately 6:20 p.m., members of the Safe Streets Task Force were in the 900 block of Vandever Avenue when they observed a 15-year-old male juvenile acting suspiciously. Officers attempted to make contact with the 15-year-old male juvenile, at which time he fled the area on foot. A short time later, the 15-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody without further incident. Officers recovered a loaded .9mm handgun.
The 15-year-old male juvenile has been charged with the following offenses:
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited- Two Counts
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
- Resisting Arrest
He was arraigned in the New Castle County Family Court and was held pending further proceedings.
