Three arrested in Bridgeville after allegedly threatening McDonald’s patrons with guns

BRIDGEVILLE, Del. – Three people were arrested in Bridgeville Wednesday night after police said they waved guns at patrons of a McDonald’s.

Delaware State Police responded to the restaurant on Sussex Highway around 9:56 p.m. When the troopers arrived, they found a white Mazda in the parking lot with three men associated with the vehicle. One of the suspects walked away from the scene, according to police, and troopers followed his path. They found a loaded firearm with an extended magazine hidden between parked vehicles.

Police searched the area and found a 17-year-old male from Cambridge. He tried to flee and resisted arrest, according to police, but was ultimately taken into custody. The front passenger of the Mazda was identified as a 17-year-old male from Delmar. Police say he also tried to run and struggled before being placed in handcuffs. A loaded firearm was recovered from his waistband. Police say he also initially provided a false name and date of birth.

The rear passenger was identified as 36-year-old Dion Garner of Preston, Md. Police say they found a loaded firearm in a bag on the floor of the vehicle directly in front of Garner’s seat, near his feet. The firearm was reported stolen out of Pennsylvania. Police also say Garner was a convicted felon and prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition. He also had active warrants for his arrest, according to police.

All three suspects were charged with multiple crimes.