Silverside Road Traffic Stop Leads to Stolen Gun Arrest in Wilmington

A traffic stop in Wilmington on Saturday afternoon led to the discovery of a stolen firearm and resulted in an arrest, according to authorities.

At around 5:00 p.m. on June 13, 2026, officers were patrolling the Silverside Road area when one of them spotted a Dodge Durango commit a traffic violation at the intersection of Silverside Road and Carr Road.

Officers pulled the vehicle over and made contact with those inside. The stop ultimately uncovered a stolen firearm, leading to an arrest.

Additional details about the arrest, including the identity of those taken into custody and the specific charges filed, were not included in the initial release from authorities.