New Castle – The Delaware State Police are asking for the public’s assistance in locating Devin K. Chavis, 32, of New Castle, who is wanted for multiple weapons related offenses as well as resisting arrest, stemming from an incident that occurred in August.

On Thursday, August 23, 2018 at approximately 2:44 a.m., Troopers were dispatched to the Wawa located at 4000 N. DuPont Highway, New Castle in reference to a subject, later identified as Chavis, who was being disorderly inside the business.

Upon the Troopers arrival on scene witnesses pointed out Chavis who was now seated in a vehicle in the parking lot. The Trooper made contact with Chavis and had him exit the vehicle. Once outside the vehicle Chavis refused to comply with verbal commands and a struggle ensued as the Trooper attempted to take him in to custody. During the struggle Chavis was able to break free from the Troopers grasp and then fled on foot, with the Trooper giving chase. As Chavis was fleeing he was observed by the Trooper to be in possession of a handgun. As the foot chase continued, Chavis  proceeded to climb over a concrete barrier, at which time he dropped the handgun, with it being recovered by the Trooper. Chavis was ultimately successfull in evading apprehension. The Trooper did sustain minor injuries as a result of the incident.

In addition to positively identifying Chavis, further investigation was able to determine that the recovered Sig Sauer 9mm handgun was loaded and that it had been reported as stolen out of Lee County, Florida.

Active warrants are currently on file charging Chavis with one count each of Carrying a Concealed Deadly Weapon, Possession of a Deadly Weapon by a Person Prohibited, Possession of a Deadly Weapon during the Commission of a Felony, Receiving a Stolen Firearm and Felony Resisting Arrest.

Anyone with information regarding the whereabouts of Chavis are asked to contact Detective G. Biddle of the Troop 2 Major Crimes Unit at 302-365-8475 or by calling 911.

Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Michael Austin

Released: 110918 1005

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