DSP searching for Dover man wanted on felony weapon charges

DOVER, Del. – Delaware State Police are trying to locate 36-year-old Dustin Ellsworth who is currently wanted on felony weapon charges.

We’re told troopers responded to a residence on Steel Road in Dover at around 9:45 p.m. Thursday for a report of a disorderly subject. Through investigation, it was learned that Dustin confronted individuals in a vehicle parked outside the home with a Remington 12 gauge shotgun. Dustin reportedly cycled a round in the weapon and shouted “you scared now” at the car before it fled the area.

Dustin had also fled the area prior to police arrival. He is currently wanted for possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony, possession of a firearm by a person prohibited, and possession of ammunition by a person prohibited.

Anyone with information on Dustin’s whereabouts is asked to contact Trooper A. Carter at 302-697-4454 or Delaware Crime Stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333.