Wilmington police arrested a 19-year-old man following the recovery of a stolen handgun during a street encounter on December 4, 2023. This incident underscores the city’s ongoing commitment to addressing gun crime. Officers from the Gun Intelligence Unit were patrolling near West 4th Street and Delamore Place at around 11:34 a.m. when they engaged with Ollier Mays.
During the interaction, police discovered a loaded 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number. Mays was taken into custody without any resistance. Investigators later confirmed that the weapon had been reported stolen from Chester, Pennsylvania, prompting further inquiries into its history.
Charges and Legal Proceedings
Mays faces multiple charges, including carrying a concealed deadly weapon and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Following his arraignment in the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas, he was released on an unsecured bail set at $10,000.
The Gun Intelligence Unit of the Wilmington Police Department has indicated that it will continue its focused operations in response to the persistent issue of gun-related crime in the area. These efforts reflect the department’s commitment to enhancing public safety.
The legal process will now unfold, with Mays presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The department encourages community cooperation and vigilance as they work to reduce firearm-related incidents.
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