Wilmington Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges After Police Pursuit

WILMINGTON, DE — A Wilmington man has been arrested on multiple gun and drug-related charges following a police investigation into alleged illegal narcotics sales, authorities announced Tuesday.

According to the Wilmington Police Department, members of the Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division began investigating 34-year-old Dawune Boardley earlier this month. On October 21, at approximately 11:01 a.m., officers attempted to contact Boardley in the 2200 block of North Pine Street. Police say Boardley fled on a bicycle but was apprehended shortly after a brief pursuit.

Following his arrest, investigators executed a search warrant in the same block and reportedly recovered a loaded 9mm handgun and 25 Alprazolam pills…

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