Juvenile Arrested on Gun Charges During Traffic Stop
Incident Number: 50-21-26798
Date/Time: Tuesday, September 7th, 2021 at 12:36 a.m.
Location: S. Little Creek Road and Levy Court Lane, Dover, DE
Contact: Dover Police Department Public Information Office
Sergeant Mark Hoffman Email: Mark.Hoffman@cj.state.de.us
Narrative:
The Dover Police Department arrested a 15-year-old male on gun charges during a traffic stop on Tuesday morning. At approximately 12:36 a.m., a patrol officer stopped a vehicle for running a stop sign at S. Little Creek Road and Levy Court Lane. During the stop the driver gave officers consent to search the vehicle. When an officer patted down the occupants, a 9mm handgun was located in the waistband of a 15-year-old male. The juvenile was released to his grandparent after being charged with the following offenses:
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon