Wilmington Police arrest two men on weapons charges
Wilmington Police have arrested two armed men who were involved in an altercation and aggravated menacing incident.
On May 21 at approximately 10:27 a.m., police were called to the area of 9th and Tatnall Streets in reference to an altercation between subjects armed with handguns. Arriving officers located 21-year-old Ronald Leslie and 24-year-old Monte Scott, who had been involved in an altercation stemming from a past incident. Both men were carrying firearms on their ankles, and at one point Leslie drew his gun and pointed it at several individuals.
Both suspects were found to be in possession of marijuana.
Leslie has been charged with the following offenses:
- Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony
- Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited
- Aggravated Menacing
- Possession of Marijuana
He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released after posting $34,100 secured bail. He was also processed on an outstanding warrant out of another jurisdiction.
Scott has been charged with possession of a firearm by a person prohibited and possession of marijuana. He was arraigned in Justice of the Peace Court 11 and released after posting $5,100 secured bail.
Address/Location
Wilmington Police Department
300 N Walnut St
Wilmington, DE 19801
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 302-654-5151