WILMINGTON, DE — A 17-year-old male juvenile was taken into custody by Wilmington Police on June 5, 2025, after being identified as a wanted individual and allegedly found in possession of a stolen firearm and drugs. The arrest occurred at approximately 6:15 p.m. in the 800 block of West 7th Street.
According to authorities, the juvenile was apprehended without incident. During the arrest, officers reportedly discovered a loaded 9mm handgun, previously classified as stolen, and five grams of crack cocaine.
The suspect faces charges including:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by a Person Prohibited (Three Counts)
- Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon
- Possession of a Controlled Substance in Tier 1 Quantity
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the New Castle County Detention Center on $38,000 cash-only bail.
All criminal charges remain allegations, and the juvenile is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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