On December 27, 2024, at about 0103 hours, a Newark Police Officer was on patrol on Library Avenue and stopped a vehicle for a traffic violation.  Upon contacting the driver, the officer determined he was wanted by a court for an unrelated violation.  The officer took the driver into custody without incident.

Upon a search of the vehicle, the officer located a handgun in the door console.  The driver did not possess a license to carry a concealed firearm.

The driver was identified as Brandon Ramirez, 23, of Lincoln, Delaware.

Ramirez was transported to Newark Police headquarters where he was charged with:

• Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon (Firearm)
• Additional traffic offenses

Ramirez appeared before Justice of the Peace Court #11 by video and was released on $6,000 unsecured bail.