Seven Arrested, Loaded Rifles Seized After Police Chase Stolen Car in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, DE — Wilmington Police have arrested seven individuals, including a juvenile, on multiple gun-related charges following a vehicle pursuit involving a stolen car in the city’s northwest section late Friday night.

According to authorities, the incident began around 9:50 p.m. on July 19, 2025, when officers from the Uniformed Services Division observed a stolen vehicle near West 34th and North Van Buren Streets. When police attempted to initiate a traffic stop, the vehicle reportedly fled the area, prompting a brief search.

Officers later located the vehicle abandoned in the 500 block of West 35th Street. Several individuals were seen exiting the vehicle and fleeing on foot. After a short investigation, police apprehended seven males without further incident…

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