BRIDGEVILLE, Del. — Delaware State Police arrested three Maryland residents — including two teens — on multiple felony gun charges after responding to reports of individuals flashing firearms outside a McDonald’s in Bridgeville on Wednesday night.
Key Points
- Three suspects arrested after allegedly brandishing guns at a McDonald’s in Bridgeville
- Two teens attempted to flee and resisted arrest; one suspect was a convicted felon
- Multiple loaded firearms recovered, including one reported stolen
Firearms allegedly waved at restaurant patrons
At around 9:56 p.m. on April 9, troopers were dispatched to the McDonald’s at 18733 Sussex Highway following reports that individuals in a white vehicle were allegedly displaying guns toward patrons. Upon arrival, troopers found a white Mazda in the lot with three males linked to the car.
One of the teens walked away from the vehicle as troopers arrived. A search of his path through the parking lot led officers to a loaded firearm with an extended magazine hidden between parked cars. With assistance from the Bridgeville Police Department, troopers apprehended the 17-year-old from Cambridge after a foot pursuit. He physically resisted and was taken into custody.
Additional suspects attempted to flee
The 17-year-old from Delmar, seated in the front passenger seat, also attempted to flee on foot. During the struggle to arrest him, he resisted and damaged a trooper’s uniform pants. A loaded firearm was located in his waistband. He also provided a false name and date of birth during the arrest process.
The third suspect, identified as 36-year-old Dion Garner of Preston, Maryland, was taken into custody without incident. A loaded firearm was recovered from a bag on the floor directly in front of his seat. Police later discovered the weapon had been reported stolen in New Kensington, Pennsylvania.
Felony charges filed
Garner, a convicted felon with active arrest warrants, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. All three suspects face multiple felony charges related to firearms possession, resisting arrest, and related offenses.
Authorities confirmed all suspects were transported for booking and the investigation is ongoing.
Three Maryland suspects were arrested after police found loaded guns — including a stolen one — outside a Bridgeville McDonald’s.