{"id":14524,"date":"2025-05-03T12:38:41","date_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:38:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dsp.delaware.gov\/?p=229924"},"modified":"2025-05-03T12:38:41","modified_gmt":"2025-05-03T16:38:41","slug":"state-police-apprehend-homicide-suspect-wanted-in-maryland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tvdelmarva.com\/wp\/state-police-apprehend-homicide-suspect-wanted-in-maryland\/","title":{"rendered":"State Police Apprehend Homicide Suspect Wanted in Maryland"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Delaware State Police (DSP) has arrested a man wanted in connection with a homicide in Maryland, following a coordinated response with the Millsboro Police Department.<\/p>\n

On May 2, 2025, at approximately 7:45 p.m., the Millsboro Police Department and DSP received a tip that a man wanted for homicide in Maryland was parked outside a business on Centerview Drive in Millsboro. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Fernando Medina-Moreta<\/strong> of Seaford, was reportedly operating a dark gray Honda Accord with Delaware registration.<\/p>\n

DSP located the vehicle a short time later, traveling northbound on DuPont Boulevard, and conducted a traffic stop near Avenue of Honor Road. Medina-Moreta was taken into custody without incident, and his identity was confirmed at the scene.<\/p>\n

A search of the vehicle led to the recovery of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun under the driver\u2019s seat. A computer check revealed the firearm had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania.<\/p>\n

Medina-Moreta was transported to Troop 4 and charged with the following crimes:<\/p>\n