Man arrested on gun charges in Laurel

LAUREL, Del. – Delaware State Police arrested 28-year-old Evelio Alvarez, of Frankford, Delaware on gun charges following a traffic stop that took place on Saturday night.

On May 6, 2023, at 11:44 PM, troopers were called to the 36000 block of Robin Hood Road in Delmar for a subject with a gun. As troopers were responding to the scene, they were notified that the suspect was leaving the area in a silver Dodge Durango. Troopers found the Durango on Old Stage Road in Laurel and conducted a traffic stop. During the stop, troopers learned that one of the rear-seat passengers, Evelio Alvarez had a gun. Troopers attempted to take Alvarez into custody but he refused to listen to commands and physically resisted arrest. Alvarez was detained by troopers and placed in a police vehicle, where he began damaging the interior of the vehicle. Troopers searched the Durango and found a gun that had been concealed under the front passenger seat.

Computer checks showed that Alvarez, who appeared drunk is a convicted drug offender prohibited from possessing a gun.

Alvarez was taken to Troop  5 and charged with the following crimes:

• Carrying a Concealed Firearm (Felony)
• Possession of a Firearm by a Person Prohibited (Felony)
• Resisting Arrest
• Possession of a Firearm While Under the Influence
• Criminal Mischief

Alvarez was arraigned by Justice of the Peace Court 3 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $15,100 cash bond.