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Teen with Stolen Gun Charged in Delaware
**Dover, DE** – Delaware State Police and Dover Police Department have apprehended 18-year-old Sahir Samuels on multiple firearm-related charges after a stolen gun investigation.
In September, authorities began investigating a firearm theft in the 100 block of West Loockerman Street, identifying Samuels as the suspect. Samuels, a probationer prohibited from firearm possession, was arrested without incident Thursday by the Kent County Governor’s Task Force. During a probation search of his home, officers found a stolen Taurus 9mm handgun, a 3D printed Glock-style frame, trigger, mechanism, along with 9mm magazines and ammunition.
Following his arrest, Samuels was taken to Troop 3, charged, and arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7. He is currently held at Sussex Correctional Institution on a $44,000 cash bond.
The charges against Samuels include felony counts of theft of a firearm, possession of an unfinished firearm frame or receiver without a serial number, possession of a firearm during a felony, and possession of a firearm or ammunition by a prohibited person. Additionally, he is charged with attempted possession of a weapon with an obliterated serial number.
Smyrna Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
Smyrna Man Arrested on Gun and Drug Charges
**Smyrna, DE** – Delaware State Police arrested Nasir Wayman, 25, from Smyrna, Delaware, on felony gun and drug charges in Smyrna.
Earlier this month, the Kent County Governor’s Task Force initiated an investigation into Wayman concerning illegal narcotics distribution. During the investigation, it was found that Wayman also had a capias warrant for his arrest. On Monday, at around 7:30 p.m., detectives spotted a Kia Optima driven by Wayman entering the ACME parking lot on East Glenwood Avenue.
When detectives attempted to approach, Wayman fled, discarding drugs during the chase and was eventually caught after a Taser was used. A search of the parking lot, Wayman, and the vehicle revealed approximately 4.05 grams of heroin and a loaded 9mm handgun with an obliterated serial number.
Wayman was taken to Troop 3 and charged with several felony offenses. He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution with a $70,000 cash bond.
Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation
Camden Man Arrested for Homicide Following Investigation
**Magnolia, DE** – The Delaware State Police have arrested Gregory Bratcher, a 63-year-old resident of Camden, Delaware, in connection with a homicide investigation in Magnolia.
On June 30, at approximately 4:59 p.m., police responded to a welfare check call in the 200 block of Apple Blossom Drive. Upon arrival, troopers discovered Marjeanne Lande, age 72, deceased inside the residence. The Division of Forensic Sciences later determined that Lande was a homicide victim.
Delaware State Police Detectives identified Lande’s boyfriend, Gregory Bratcher, as the suspect through their investigation. He was indicted by a Kent County Grand Jury on November 4.
On November 8, Bratcher was apprehended and charged with first-degree murder and strangulation, both felonies. After arraignment by Kent County Superior Court, he was committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on a $1,000,000 cash bond.
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