Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel Melissa Zebley

Detectives Arrest Wilmington Man for Gun and Drug Offenses Following Search Warrant

Date Posted: Thursday, January 4th, 2024

Beckham

The Delaware State Police arrested 62-year-old Elijah Beckham of Wilmington, Delaware, for gun and drug offenses following a search warrant at a residence in Wilmington yesterday morning.

On January 3, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., members of the New Castle County Drug Unit executed a search warrant at a residence on the 800 block of N. Spruce Street in Wilmington. The search warrant was obtained following a two-month long drug investigation of Elijah Beckham, who was suspected of the large-scale distribution of narcotics. Beckham was taken into custody at the residence without incident.

A search of the home led to the discovery of the following items:

Two handguns
Multiple rounds of ammunition
Approximately 7.1 grams of cocaine
Approximately 22.8 grams of marijuana
Approximately $27,066 in suspected drug dealing proceeds
Various paraphernalia to include digital scales and distribution/packaging materials

Beckham was taken to Troop 2, where he was charged with the below crimes, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 2, and released after posting a $53,000 secured bond.

Possession of a Firearm by Person Prohibited who also Possesses Controlled Substance (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
Possession with Intent to Deliver Controlled Substance (Felony)