Dover Man Arrested on Firearms Charges
Incident Number: 50-22-16592
Date/Time: Wednesday, June 1st, 2022 at 11:03 p.m.
Location: College Road and Kenton Road, 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 Matthew Anders (38) on firearm charges as the result of a firearms investigation. Anders was stopped by police on a traffic stop in the rea of College Road and Kenton Road at approximately 11:03 p.m. on June 1st. During the stop, officers located a loaded 9mm handgun underneath of the driver’s seat where Anders was seated. Additional ammunition and spent shell casings were also located within the vehicle.
Anders was committed to SCI on a $12,500 cash bond on the following offenses:
-Possession of Untraceable Firearm
-Possession of Firearm/Ammo by Person Prohibited (2x)
-Carry Concealed Deadly Weapon

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