Delaware State Police

Superintendent Colonel William D. Crotty

State Police Arrest Pennsylvania Man for Gun and Drug Charges

Date Posted: Monday, July 21st, 2025

Andrew Kucharczyk mugshot photo with gray background

Delaware State Police arrested 43-year-old Andrew Kucharczyk of Linwood, Pennsylvania, for gun and drug charges Sunday evening in Claymont.

On July 20, 2025, at approximately 7:00 p.m., troopers responded to the SEPTA station located at 191 Transit Center Drive in Claymont following a report of a sleeping bus passenger who could not be awakened. Upon arrival, troopers found the passenger, later identified as Andrew Kucharczyk, asleep in a passenger seat. While approaching Kucharczyk, the trooper noticed a handgun protruding from the center of the front waistband, partially exposed through his shirt. Kucharczyk was suspected to be under the influence of narcotics. Troopers took Kucharczyk into custody without incident and removed a loaded .380 Smith and Wesson handgun without a holster from his waistband. Troopers learned that Kucharczyk did not have a valid carry-concealed permit. Computer query also revealed Kucharczyk, a convicted felon, is prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. Subsequent search of Kucharczyk’s person led to the discovery of approximately .18 grams of suspected heroin, approximately .5 grams of suspected crack cocaine, and drug paraphernalia.

Kucharczyk was taken to Troop 1 where he was charged with crimes listed below, arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 11, and committed to the Howard R. Young Correctional Institution on a $56,600 cash bond.

Possession of a Firearm During the Commission of a Felony (Felony)
Possession of a Deadly Weapon by Person Prohibited Who Also Possesses a Controlled Substance (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm or Ammunition by Person Prohibited (Felony) – 2 counts
Carrying a Concealed Dealy Weapon (Felony)
Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
Possession of a Controlled Substance – 2 counts
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia