MILLSBORO, Del. - Delaware State Police arrested a Seaford man wanted in connection with a Maryland homicide following a coordinated effort with the Millsboro Police Department on Friday, May 2.
Officers received a tip that a man wanted for homicide in Maryland was parked outside a business on Centerview Drive in Millsboro. The suspect, identified as 28-year-old Fernando Medina-Moreta, was reportedly driving a dark gray Honda Accord with Delaware plates.
Police located the vehicle shortly afterward traveling north on DuPont Boulevard. Troopers conducted a traffic stop near Avenue of Honor Road and took Medina-Moreta into custody without incident. His identity was confirmed at the scene.
A search of the vehicle led to the discovery of a loaded 9mm Glock handgun under the driver’s seat. Investigators determined the firearm had been reported stolen out of Pennsylvania.
Medina-Moreta was transported to Delaware State Police Troop 4 and charged with the following offenses:
Possession of a firearm during the commission of a felony (felony)
Possession of a firearm by a person prohibited (two counts, felony)
Carrying a concealed deadly weapon (felony)
Receiving a stolen firearm (felony)
Fugitive from another state
He was arraigned at Justice of the Peace Court 7 and committed to Sussex Correctional Institution on $13,500 cash bail. Medina-Moreta is currently awaiting extradition to Maryland.