13-year-old Arrested in Dover on Weapon and Drug Charges

The Dover Police Department has arrested a 13-year-old of Dover following a firearm investigation yesterday. On South New Street, he ran away from officers, but they caught him and found a 9mm handgun, along with clothing items belonging to him, in the path he ran from officers. They also found him with 1.2 grams of crack cocaine. In addition to the firearm-related offenses, the 13-year-old was charged with Illegal Gang Participation, Resisting Arrest, and Possession of Crack Cocaine. He is now at Stevenson House on $26,000 cash bail.