A 32-year-old Wilmington man has been caught in a web of crime after pleading guilty to possessing a firearm as a prohibited individual. Ikeem McDole, a resident of Wilmington, Delaware, was taken into custody following a traffic stop in the vicinity of S. Harrison Street and Maryland Avenue.
According to court documents, members of the Wilmington Police Department were on patrol in the area when they observed a car commit traffic violations. Officers stopped the car and identified McDole as one of the passengers. He attempted to flee the scene but was apprehended by law enforcement.
During a search of McDole, officers found a loaded Smith & Wesson firearm concealed in his jacket. The firearm was discovered to be in direct contravention of McDole’s prior felony convictions, which prohibited him from possessing a firearm or ammunition.
McDole pleaded guilty to possessing a firearm as a prohibited person and faces a maximum penalty of 15 years in prison. A federal district court judge will determine the sentence after taking into account the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.
The investigation into McDole’s activities was conducted by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), with assistance from the Wilmington Police Department. Assistant U.S. Attorney Michelle Thurstlic-O’Neill is responsible for prosecuting the case.
McDole is scheduled to be sentenced on July 21, 2026. The case highlights the ongoing efforts of law enforcement agencies to combat gun violence and ensure the safety of the community.
For more information, visit the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Delaware and the District Court for the District of Delaware.
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Key Facts
- State: Delaware
- Category: Violent Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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