Executive Summary
- Wilmington Police arrested Devin Wright, 50, following a drug investigation on North Thatcher Street.
- Officers seized a loaded .380-caliber handgun with an obliterated serial number and nearly 98 grams of heroin.
- Wright faces multiple felony charges, including Tier 3 drug possession and possession of a firearm by a prohibited person.
- Bail was set at $200,000 cash-only, and the suspect remains in custody.
WILMINGTON, Del. — Wilmington Police have arrested a 50-year-old man and seized a loaded firearm alongside a significant quantity of heroin following a targeted narcotics investigation in the city’s North Thatcher Street corridor, officials announced.
According to the Wilmington Police Department, members of the Drug, Organized Crime, and Vice Division initiated an inquiry into alleged illegal drug sales occurring in the 2600 block of North Thatcher Street. On November 24, 2025, at approximately 12:55 p.m., officers located and detained the suspect, identified as Devin Wright, taking him into custody without incident.
Following the arrest, investigators executed a search warrant at a residence within the same block. Police reports state that officers recovered a loaded .380-caliber handgun featuring an obliterated serial number, approximately 97.75 grams of heroin, and $822 in currency suspected to be proceeds from illegal drug activity.
Wright faces a litany of felony charges, including possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, and possession of a firearm with an obliterated serial number. Additionally, he has been charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to deliver in a Tier 3 quantity, reflecting the substantial amount of narcotics recovered.
Following his arraignment in Justice of the Peace Court 11, Wright was committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution after failing to post $200,000 cash-only bail.
Investigative Outlook
The combination of a Tier 3 quantity of narcotics and a firearm with an obliterated serial number elevates this case beyond a standard possession arrest, suggesting potential links to broader distribution networks. The obliterated serial number specifically impedes tracing efforts by the ATF, often indicating the weapon was stolen or trafficked illicitly. As prosecutors build their case, the investigation will likely focus on the origin of the firearm and the source of the narcotics. It is important to note that all individuals are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
