In a continuing effort to bring attention to gun arrests that are made by the New Castle County Division of Police, we bring you another Firearm Friday.  These postings will encompass a selection of recent firearm arrests made by our officers.

(New Castle, DE 19720) On Tuesday October 19^th, Task Force officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were conducting an investigation on 20-year-old Jayden Cooper.  The officers located him in the area of Holloway Terrace Park in the community of Holloway Terrace.   

The officers conducted surveillance and observed him walking down West Ave.  The officers attempted to stop him reference an outstanding warrant however Cooper fled on foot. 

The officers were able to make the apprehension a short time later.  During the arrest, the officers noted that Cooper was found to be in possession of Oxycodone.  When the officers searched the area where Cooper ran,  they located a hidden 9mm handgun.

Cooper was transported to police headquarters and charged with one count of felony Possession of a Weapon by a Person Prohibited (Controlled Substance), one count of felony Carrying a Concealed Deady Weapon (Firearm) and one count of misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance.  He was arraigned by the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and held in lieu of $5250 cash bail.

(Claymont, DE 19703) During the month of September 2021, detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Drug Control Squad  began an investigation into 31-year-old Tracey Floyd, Jr for selling heroin, cocaine, and prescription medications throughout New Castle County. Throughout the course of the investigation, Floyd was believed to be operating a 2013 Black Dodge Charger and resided on Benning Road in Claymont.

The detectives were eventually able to author search warrants for his house and the vehicle. On Wednesday October 27^th the detectives were able to execute the warrants assisted by the New Castle County Division of Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team, Mobile Enforcement Team,  the Crisis Negotiation Team and officers from the Uniformed Patrol Division. 

The search resulted in the seizure of 54 grams of fentanyl (over 125 bags packaged for sale and one large bag unpackaged) a .22 caliber revolver, several rounds of ammunition, a small amount of marijuana, several prescription pills, drug packaging materials, and $2,378.00 in cash.

Floyd was also taken into custody at this house and transported to police headquarters.  There he was charged with one count of felony Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony, five counts  of felony Possession with Intent to Deliver a Controlled Substance, one count of misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance, one count of misdemeanor Possession of Drug Paraphernalia and issued a civil violation for Possession of Marijuana.

He was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and held in lieu of $47,400 cash bail.

(New Castle, De 19720) Earlier this morning (Oct 29), at approximately 12:05 a.m., officers from the New Castle County Division of Police Mobile Enforcement Team were patrolling the area of Wilton Blvd when they were able to conduct a traffic stop on a silver Chevrolet Malibu. 

During the course of the vehicle stop, the officers were able to search the vehicle.  One of the occupants, 29-year-old Dacrysha Flowers was found to be in possession of Ecstasy, a digital scale and a .380 caliber handgun.

When the officers ran the serial number of the firearm, they learned that the gun was stolen out of the City of Wilmington.

Flowers was taken into custody and transported to police headquarters. There she was charged with one count of felony Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Firearm), once count felony Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited, one count of felony Receiving a Stolen Firearm, and two counts of misdemeanor Possession of a Controlled Substance.  She was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11 and held in lieu of $4700 cash bail.

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(Newark, DE 19711) On Friday, October 15^th at approximately 7:10 p.m., patrol officers from the New Castle County Division of Police were dispatched to an address on Thomas Lane North, Newark, in the community of  Linden Way Townhouses, for a reported robbery.

When the officers arrived, they were able to interview the 20-year-old  male victim.  The victim reported that earlier in the day he had arranged to sell his gaming console via Offer Up to an unknown buyer.  The victim continued by stating  that at approximately 7:00 p.m., he received a text message indicating that the potential buyer had arrived.

The victim reported that he went outside to meet the buyer and brought along his 5-year-old brother.  According to the victim, a black male exited from the driver seat of a small dark colored SUV and he handed him the game console so he could inspect it.

The black male suspect then began to walk back to his vehicle without paying.  As the victim attempted to intervene, a second black male suspect exited the vehicle and pointed a handgun at him.   The suspect then threatened the victims and fled from the scene with the gaming console.

Detectives from the New Castle County Division of Police Criminal Investigations Unit then assumed the investigation.  Their investigation revealed that the suspects were in fact 21-year-old Sea’Queris Wiggins and 18-year-old Ni’Jeir Oliver. 

Monday (Oct 18), detectives executed a search warrant at Sea Queris Wiggins’ residence and located a firearm matching the description provided by the victim.

Last Friday (Oct 22), detectives assisted by the New Castle County Division of Police Special Weapons and Tactics Team executed a search warrant at Oliver’s residence and the members were able to take him into custody.

Yesterday (Oct 25), Wiggins was located by members of the Division’s  Special Investigation Squad and apprehended without incident.

Both Oliver and Wiggins were charged with one count of felony Robbery First Degree, one count of felony Possession of a Weapon during the Commission of a Felony,  two counts of felony Aggravated Menacing, one count of felony Conspiracy Second Degree, and one count of misdemeanor Endangering the Welfare of a Child.

Wiggins was charged with an additional count of felony, Providing a False Statement to Law Enforcement and Oliver was charged with an additional felony charge, Possession of a Firearm By a Person Prohibited.

Oliver was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2 and held in lieu of $117,500 cash bail. Wiggins was arraigned by the New Castle County Court of Common Pleas and also held in lieu of $118,500 cash bail.

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(New Castle, DE 19720) Today (Oct 25), Colonel Joseph Bloch promoted multiple officers,  to the ranks of Captain, Lieutenant, and Sergeant.  

Senior Lieutenant Daniel Rogers was promoted to the rank of Captain.  Captain Rogers joined the New Castle County Division of Police in 2006 and has served in both the Uniform Patrol Division, and Criminal Investigations Unit.  He returned to both units as a supervisor.  He is currently the  Patrol Squad Commander for D squad.

Senior Sergeant Daniel Guzevich was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Guzevich joined the New Castle County Division of Police in 2002 and has served in both the Uniform Patrol Division and the Special Operations Section. He is currently a patrol sergeant for the Uniform Patrol Division. 

Senior Sergeant Brent Snyder was also promoted to the rank of Lieutenant.  Lieutenant Snyder joined the Division in 1997 and has served in the Uniform Patrol Division and remained as a patrol supervisor and is currently the team commander for the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team and the Unmanned Aircraft Systems Team.

Master Corporal Andrea Botterbusch was promoted to the rank of Sergeant.  Sergeant Botterbusch joined the Division in 2006 and has served in the Uniform Patrol Division.  Currently, she is assigned to the Research, Accreditation, Media, and Policy Unit. 

Senior Corporal Tyler Shears was also promoted to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Shears joined the Division in 2010 and has served in the Uniform Patrol Division.  Currently, he is assigned to the Professional Development Unit as Academy Staff.

A formal promotional ceremony will be scheduled in the near future.

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