WILMINGTON, DE — A 17-year-old male was taken into custody Monday morning after police said a loaded handgun was recovered during a vehicle stop.
According to Wilmington Police, an officer with the Uniformed Services Division conducted a traffic stop at approximately 11:56 a.m. on April 6 in the area of West 7th and North Madison streets in reference to a vehicle violation.
Police reported the juvenile passenger was taken into custody without incident.
According to investigators, officers allegedly recovered a loaded 9mm handgun.
Authorities said the juvenile has been charged with possession of a firearm by a person prohibited and carrying a concealed deadly weapon.
Police reported the juvenile was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $10,000 secured bail.
All suspects, arrestees, and defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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