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WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man was arrested on firearms-related charges after officers attempting to serve an outstanding warrant allegedly recovered a stolen handgun, according to Wilmington Police.
Police reported that members of the Uniformed Services Division responded to the area of West 23rd and North Jessup streets at approximately 7:43 p.m. on June 17 regarding a wanted subject.
According to investigators, officers located 23-year-old Dayvon Gregory in the 2300 block of North Jessup Street and confirmed he was wanted on an outstanding warrant issued by the Wilmington Police Department.
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Police said officers attempted to make contact with Gregory, who allegedly fled on foot. Authorities reported that Gregory was apprehended a short time later without further incident.
According to police, officers recovered a loaded 9mm handgun during the encounter. Investigators said the firearm had been reported stolen.
In addition to the outstanding warrant, Gregory has been charged with carrying a concealed deadly weapon, receiving a stolen firearm and resisting arrest.
Court records show Gregory was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on $9,000 unsecured bail pending further proceedings.
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