Wilmington Police arrest man on alleged gun charges following traffic stop

WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY) — The Wilmington Police Department has arrested a man on alleged gun charges following a recent traffic stop.

33-year-old Stephen Dafeldecker was stopped by police along S. College Road Tuesday evening around 5:30 p.m.

According to police, Dafeldecker was in possession of a handgun and was arrested without incident.

A search of his apartment resulted in additional firearms being recovered.

Dafeldecker has been charged with CCW-Gun and three counts of Firearm by a Felon.

He was taken to the NHCSO Detention Center and given a $25,000 secured bond.